As the Designer, Creator, and Maker of all things, nothing in heaven or on earth takes place without God’s permissive will. Everything that takes place in heaven and under the heavens requires God’s Seal of Approval.
Scripture: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another” (John 13:34-35 NIV). Relationships are our most valuable asset but sometimes the most difficult to maintain. John 13:34-35 teaches … More Love Commandment: The Intent of the Heart
Have you ever wondered why some people believe that Jesus is God, while others believe that it’s impossible for Jesus to be God because they are two separate entities? Those who do not believe that Jesus is God swear that the Bible confirms that He was just a man, a prophet, and a teacher. Let’s … More The Incarnation of Christ
Angels are heavenly beings superior to human beings in power and intelligence. However, seeing that they were created by God, they are not all-powerful or all-knowing; (Ps.103:20; 2 Thess. 1:7). Therefore, their knowledge is limited and does not compare to our Omniscient Creator.
You will recognize them by their fruit. A good (healthy) tree cannot bear bad (worthless) fruit, nor can a bad (diseased) tree bear excellent fruit (worthy of admiration); (Matt. 7:16a, 18 Amp.). What exactly did Jesus mean when He said, “You will know them by their fruit?”
Scripture: Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?” (Matthew 26:40 NIV). As the light in a dark world, Christians are called to be a reflection of who Jesus was when He walked upon the earth; (Matt. 5:16). Sent by His … More Watch and Pray
You are the salt of the earth. But, if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? (Matt. 5:13a NIV) Have you ever wondered why Christians are referred to as “the salt of the earth?” In the above passage, Jesus is using a simile to teach His disciples that they are … More The Salt of the Earth
Did you know that the Bible is the most widely published book in the world? It has sold more copies that any book in History. What makes the Bible unique from all other books is the fact that, although it was penned by different authors from different walks of life, its cohesiveness is attributed to one … More The Whole Truth and Nothing, but the Truth, so Help me God.
When I first became a Christian I didn’t know exactly what to expect. I believed that the difficult, strained, and repetitious life that I was living would be of none existence. I didn’t know that my new (born again) life would be birth out of whatever was in my heart, and I had to put … More I Thought Being A Christian Would Be …..
Just as a Venus Flytrap seduces its prey with its sweet, sticky nectar, the enemy seduces mankind similarly. The enemy knows that we love pleasing our flesh. Therefore, he dangles seductive pleasures before our lusting eyes. He knows that the flesh finds sin attractive and that it’s difficult for us to subdue our flesh. Anything … More Your Flesh Is The Enemy’s Bait
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