Don't want to be an enemy But I have to tell the truth Their ways are against God They need to hear reproof
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Blessed to Not Be Confused
We are living in confusing times. We still have false teaching, hypocrisy, and racism, but we can add to that mass confusions about marriage, sexuality, and gender. In such times, I feel blessed that I don't have to be confused.
Dependent On My Spiritual Self
I didn't know what it was. I had been feeling that something was missing for a while. Something that I once had but now was gone. I was searching trying to find it, but it just seemed like the answers weren't coming fast enough. And finally, it came to me. Life has been pretty peaceful…
A Church or a Country Club
A Christian enters a place of worship. What does he see? Not teaching, not singing, but a country club full of those who have found opportunity to satisfy their desires for recreation.
But First
But first, let me wait til my life slows down.
Self-Control
How many of us would like to have more self-control? It's one of the biggest determining factors of whether we succeed or fail in our endeavors in life.
Virtue
What is virtue? It's not a word that I hear commonly used in our society, but it's a word that has an impactful meaning.
A New Year Focus
It's a great place to begin our focus as we start a new year in determination to abound and be fruitful in the work of the Lord.
Sunday Reflection: Joseph’s Assurance
I'm sure Joseph did not understand the magnitude of these words when he received them.
Be Temperate
Be temperate in all things. Discipline your body and bring it into subjection to Christ. Don't let your feelings totally rule your actions. Feelings can be fleeting and unpredictable. Be certain of who you are in Christ and fight to act the way you want to feel even when your emotions say differently. Therein lies…
Consistency by Faith
To live out your vision of a Christian by loving the Lord with your whole heart, soul, and mind, and to test your perspectives by the fruit of the Spirit, you must diligently seek the Lord by faith.
Testing Your Perspectives
Who do you want to be and what perspective will get you there?
Vision of a Christian
Determining to love God with your whole heart, soul, and mind will bring clarity to many decisions that you will make in life's journey, and who you should be in the different roles you may find yourself in.
Who Do You Want to Be?
You have been given the right to choose the person you want to be. Because of this, you must decide what you truly want in life if you want to live with purpose. Once you identify what you truly want, then your choices can become intentional. Here is a general blueprint in helping you determine…
Poem: The Enigma of Death
Have you ever wondered why, You continue to live, While other people die? Is there some special reason, You haven't seen the day, Where death was your season? Does God have a certain plan, Where He sees necessary, To increase your life span? What about those who pass, Early in their youth, Did they not…
Intentionally Choose Our Yeses
Whatever we select to say yes to inheritly means saying no to all the other coinciding options. Let's intentionally choose our yeses with godly purpose. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each…
Mystery and No Mystery
While there's mystery in the exact details of how your daily individual Christian walk will play out according to experiences, talents, opportunities, understanding, and growth, your life's purpose is no mystery and is shared by all who revere God. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: fear God and keep His commandments, for…
Do All in the Name of the Lord Jesus
With the determination of bringing honor to the name of your Lord, your daily words and deeds will joyfully represent His love as you thank God for your blessings in Christ and humbly submit yourself to speaking and performing works that are according to Jesus' character.
Take Personal Responsibility
When you truly want something, you will do whatever it takes to receive it. You may not know how to obtain it, but you will seek it with all your being until you find out.
