Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

New Testament

The One Necessity in Building Healthy Relationships

2 PETER 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. PHILIPPIANS 3:10 That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.” Relationships. That is why God created us;…

Assessing Our Prayer Lives

EPHESIANS 1:15-21 – For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the…

Wearing Gospel Shoes

EPHESIANS 6:13-18-Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In…

The Soul’s Sinful Coat of Many Colors: Pride

JAMES 4:6-10 – But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and…