We have all heard people say they don't attend church, or a particular church, due to all the "hypocrites". However, is this not a hypocritical statement in and of itself? Those "hypocrites", as many accuse, are all sinners too, just like all of us (Romans 3:23)! At least the so called hypocrites are practicing some... Continue Reading →
Boundless Addiction
Addiction knows no boundaries. It enslaves the rich, the poor, the educated, the uneducated, every race, gender, age, etc. Why? Because the enemy of our souls has only one purpose - death; and he doesn't care who you are. Think your addiction is not hurting you or anyone else? Think again. The first step that... Continue Reading →
Graceful?
Some people do not think they need any grace, and so they don't have any. God is opposed to the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. And He gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6
Don’t be an “Esau”!
Esau desired food above his birthright, and refused to repent. How many of us are guilty of choosing the temporary pleasures of sin in exchange for God's offer of a covenant position in Christ? Are our "Esau-like" appetites for temporary pleasures causing us to settle for so much less than what God desires to bless us with?... Continue Reading →
Cure for Starving Children
Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord. Lift up Your hands to Him in prayer, pleading for your children, for in every street they are faint with hunger. Lamentations 2:19 Came across this verse and was reminded that this is true of so many in this... Continue Reading →
Need Refreshing?
Repentance leads to refreshing. Therefore, if we don't feel refreshed, perhaps we need to repent? I know that was not what you expected, but it's the truth. See Acts 3:19 Sometimes, the repentance is not always for the common things we tend to think of in relation to repentance (such as for lying, cheating, stealing,... Continue Reading →
The “Re” of God
Yes, God is a "re"doer of everything in our lives, when we open our hearts in full surrender to Him. God ... - redeems - - removes - - renews - - restores - - refills - - refreshes - - revives - This is not just a one-time thing God does, but, something He continues... Continue Reading →
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