Archive | Spiritual Growth

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit- just as you were called to one hope when you were called-one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4: 3-6 NIV) Seek As God seeks worshipers who worship in spirit and truth, we only worship the one, true God. Paul urges each of us to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. We know our true calling, when we […]

“…Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4: 23,24 NIV) Worship Not all churches worship in spirit and truth. Not all Christians worship in spirit and truth. People are confused. The author of confusion, satan, is here to steal, kill, and destroy. Make no mistake about this. Jesus is part of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When we worship in spirit, we […]

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him(Christ) who gives me strength. (Philippians 4: 12,13 NIV) Disappointment Discontentment comes from disappointments leaving us disheartened. How many of us are experiencing the high and lows right along with all the Olympian athletes? We cheer with excitement when they succeed and feel their hurt when they fail. Satisfaction felt by few […]

“Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” (John 8: 10,11 NIV) Let’s be real Let’s be real here. The Pharisees brought this adulterous woman to Jesus to discredit him. It had little to do with the woman’s sin. However, God takes what man means for bad and turns it out for our good. Three personalities to examine: Pharisees, Jesus, and the woman. Pharisees The accuser, modern day pharisees exist in almost all churches. They are fueled with religion without […]

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He will deliver them. (Psalm 34: 7) Fear of the Lord Commentary from my Bible explains ‘fear of the Lord’ in simple terms: A good relationship with God begins with a reverent sense that God is so powerful and righteous that we dare not take him lightly. But it goes on from awe to a sense of deep security, as the psalm fully demonstrates. A relationship with Jesus is vital to our salvation and path to eternity in Heaven. We see Christians who never mature beyond the point of […]

  Words by Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all mankind will see God’s salvation.’ “(Luke 3: 4-6 NIV) Hope Yesterday rang loud with the message of hope. From Brian Welch’s testimony to Super Bowl Sunday, we saw the work of God’s salvation. Unfortunately, mountains grow taller and valleys become deeper in reality. Roads are crooked and people confused finding life […]

See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. (Hebrews 3: 12,13 NIV) Unbelieving heart An Unbelieving heart turns away from the living God. Sin is deceitful. Just like I went too long without eating yesterday, and had two delicious homemade oatmeal/chocolate chip cookies. Once I had sugar in my system, my mind keyed in on more cookies. Now, will this send me to hell. No. […]

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1: 16,17 NIV) Signs of times We don’t think a pig will fly or hell will freeze over. These exposed idioms have been heard over the years during many conversations. They will never happen. Did you think we would see snow and ice near the Gulf of Mexico? The Carolina coast set to have more than a foot of snow while drought conditions taunt the West coast. Signs of […]

  But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning, and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. He ransomed me unharmed from battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. God, who is enthroned forever, will hear them and afflict them-men who never change their ways and have no fear of God. (Psalms 55: 16-19 NIV) Jesus Jesus, I want to shout from the mountain tops- how great you are! It does not matter if it is evening, morning, or noon you hear our voice. Indeed, you are enthroned forever. For […]