Step Out in Faith
“Faith without works is dead.” James 2:26 Could it be that the negative perception people have of the church stems from the negative energy we…
Archives: Bible Readings
A Green Light Means GO!
“He who follows Me shall…have the light of life.” John 8.12 NKJV In his book Deep Thoughts, Jack Handey writes: “As the light changed from red…
God Knows What Is Good For Us – Part 2
“All things work together for good to those who love God…who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8.28 NKJV Carolyn Arends writes: “Our…
God Knows What Is Good For Us – Part 1
“It was the Father’s good pleasure…to reconcile all things to Himself…through the…cross.” Colossians 1.19-20 NAS Our definition of “good” is different from God’s. “It was…
Do Not Get Ahead Of God – Part 1
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” Psalm 127.1a One Bible teacher writes: “Satan doesn’t mind when we build, as long…
Your God-Given Power – Use It!
“You will receive power…” Act 1.8 You say, “If Christ lives in me, why do I still think and act the way I do?” A…
The Vessel Is Not The Treasure
“We have this treasure in earthen vessels.” 2 Corinthians 4.7 NKJV Be careful to make the distinction between the “earthen vessel” and the “treasure.” Paul…
Much More – or Much Less – Part 2
“How much more shall your Father…give…to them that ask?” Matthew 7.11 Try to imagine the abundance God has prepared for you (See 1 Corinthians 2.9).…
Much More – or Much Less – Part 1
“But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” Romans 5.20 Here is an expression used throughout Scripture to describe God’s provision for us: “much…
What To Do With God’s Word
“The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Luke 6.45 NIV Do you think of yourself as a person who has faith in God?…