"Enfolded in love, [we] grow up in every way and in all things into Him, Who is the Head, [even] Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One" (Eph. 4:15 AMP). When we yield to love, which is God's very nature (He is love!), we begin to look and act like Jesus Himself...
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you" (James 4:8). Remember when you first got into the Word and were so excited about the things of God? Remember when you could hardly wait to read the next chapter in the Bible or listen to the latest teaching tape?...
"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak" (Matt. 26:41). Have you ever been frustrated with the weaknesses of your flesh? Have you ever resolved never more to yield to a particular sin, yet when the...
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And...
One of these days soon, there’s coming a mighty worldwide resurrection. There’s coming a moment when the last trumpet will sound, the mortal bodies of all the believers on earth will be clothed in immortality, and we’ll be caught up to meet Jesus in the air.That’s...
Have you ever purposed to have a quiet time with God, then just sat and stared at the wall, wondering what to do next? Maybe you tried to pray, but couldn’t think of the words to speak. You opened your Bible, but you didn’t even know where to start.If you’re like...
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) One of the most recognized Bible verses of all time, this verse sums up how much God loves us in one...
One of the questions people ask the most is, “How do I hear the Holy Spirit?” They think there must be a magic formula involved—and while there isn’t a 1-2-3 magic formula, there are disciplines that you can implement to put yourself in the place of hearing the...
Have you been praying for something? The answer to a particular question? The resolution to a problem? The fulfillment of a deep desire? If so, then you’re waiting for an answer to your prayer. And aren’t you glad that God is in the prayer-answering business? Now...
It [grace] has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) desires, to live discreet (temperate, self-controlled), upright, devout (spiritually whole) lives in this present world.(Titus 2:12, AMP) When an athlete goes...
Nerve medicine. That’s what some old-timers used to call anti-anxiety medication. It came in a little bottle and contained a lot of alcohol. They took it when they were upset (or so they said!). Kids rarely saw them actually drink it, but when things went wrong and...
One of the devil’s favorite pastimes is telling believers how big their problems are. He does it all the time. It seems he’s always trying to discourage us about one thing or another. But next time he tries it on you, here’s a thought that will encourage you: The...
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