Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Character

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

Overcoming Spiritual Amnesia and the Sin of Complaining

PSALM 103:1-5 – Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so…

A Gospel-Consumed Life

1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-8 – For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. For our appeal does not spring from error or…

Our Stronghold in War

PSALM 9:9-10 – The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  OUR STRONGHOLD IN WAR.   There is a word repeated in today’s scripture that brings fresh air to an…

Fruit Through Death

JOHN 12:24 – Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  FRUIT THROUGH DEATH.  Today’s scripture is from the Lord Jesus and identifies the non-negotiable truth all Christians must embrace if they would have a fruit-bearing life.…

Handle With Care: Work In Progress

PHILIPPIANS 1:1-6 – Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer…