Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (Galatians 6:7 NIV) Surprised? Some may be surprised to find this a Spiritual principle. One I find truer than true. Not really, all scripture is God- breathed useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. God promises through this, we’ll be equipped for every good work. Sounds simple enough…ready to sign up? Decision Imagine a person mountain climbing. Tracking over rough terrain reaching higher peaks, exhaustion pulling one to quit. There is no cake walk in the park when accepting God’s free gift of salvation. […]
Spiritual Vs. Physical: Reaping What’s Sown
Circumstances May Lack Joy- Does Not Mean Us
Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. (Habakkuk 3:18 NIV) Laughter Motivating Monday! Yes, here are again and I want us to laugh. Laughter is the overflow of joy within waiting to be released. Lots have been discussed on feelings and emotions. I’m focusing on joy…joy of the Lord is our strength. Joy produced in our relationship with Jesus, not circumstances, propels strength. Are we happy and we don’t know? Resolve Habakkuk became tired of seeing evils in his world. He decided to call out to God. This is a short book […]
Foolish Vs. Faithful: Who’s Being Foolish?
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. (1 Corinthians 1:25 NIV) Foolish Forward Friday! No argument from me. Those who find Christianity foolish- the trick will be on them. A trick I never want to see played- for eternal life in hell is no joke. The only one with tricks up their sleeve is satan. He is here to steal, kill, and destroy. It’s only foolish to reject a close relationship with Jesus. Believe Interesting enough- we cannot just believe. James 2:19…You believe that there is one […]
Distress: World’s Attempt To Steal Peace
In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. (Psalm 18:6 ESV) Distress Know anyone in distress? Might be ourselves or the next person crossing paths. Being in distress does not take much to knock peace off kilter. Life can throw a curve ball and land us into distress. So…what do we do? Look for a helpful source. Sources Sources may be many and they can be expensive…if not financial, habits that lead to addictions come at a great […]
A, B, C’s Seeking, Learning, and Applying
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1,2 ESV) Monday! Motivating Monday! With the World Series win to the Kansas City Royals, we move onto basketball season. Sport teams narrowed down to final competition is intense. Both sides grasping to win possession of title. Much like the war that goes unseen grasping for our souls. Spiritual warfare is this struggle satan fights to win. Time to learn Spiritual A, B, C’s. Victory Knowing the full story- Jesus […]