Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Character

Christian character is the characteristics of a Christian striving to follow Christ’s example.

Be Careful What We Ask God For

PSALM 106:13-15 – But they soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel. But they had a wanton craving in the wilderness and put God to the test in the desert; he gave them what they asked, but sent a wasting disease among them.” THEME OF THE DAY: BE CAREFUL WHAT WE ASK GOD FOR.  The opening of today’s…

Is He?

1 THESSALONIANS 4:9-11 – Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, and to aspire to live quietly, and…

Maybe Today, Lord, Maybe Today

REVELATION 22:20 –  He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”   THEME OF THE DAY: MAYBE TODAY, LORD, MAYBE TODAY.   A seasoned pastor who had labored faithfully and diligently for many years in the Lord’s service was feeling the wear and tear of Gospel ministry on his mind, heart, and body.  Tired was…

A Tactic of Satan: Hindering Fellowship

1 THESSALONIANS 2:17-19 – But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting…

The Painful “Whens” In Life

PSALM 94:18-19 – When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”   THEME OF THE DAY: THE PAINFUL “WHENS” IN LIFE.   In today’s scripture, the Psalmist identifies two “when experiences” every child of God will know on the journey to heaven.  …

Signs of Spiritual Immaturity

  PROVERBS 18:2 – A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.”     THEME OF THE DAY: SIGNS OF SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY.   A good daily diet of the Old Testament book of Proverbs is a good habit to form.  There are thirty-one Proverbs so one could read the Proverb corresponding with the day of the month. …