Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Faith and Assurance

Spiritual Exercise

HEBREWS 5:14 – But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”   THEME OF THE DAY: SPIRITUAL EXERCISE. We hear a lot about its value and necessity, but knowing of its value and necessity does not make it a regular activity in our lives. Knowing about…

The Dangers in the Sin of Procrastination

PROVERBS 6:9-11 – How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep?  A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.”   THEME OF THE DAY. THE DANGERS IN THE SIN OF PROCRASTINATION.  Today’s scripture is…

Remember Who is Praying

  LUKE 22:32a – “But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.”   THEME OF THE DAY: REMEMBER WHO IS PRAYING.  It was mid-afternoon, but the thick clouds betrayed the clock.  Surely evening had arrived.  It looked like rain.  It smelled like rain.  It felt like rain.  I had no doubt the heavens were about to open.  I…

Stress Relief

2 CORINTHIANS 4:16-18 – So we do not lose heart.  Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.  For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.  For the…

Don’t Lose the Awe Factor

MATTHEW 1:18-23 – Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as…

Oh How He Loves Us

John 11:35 – Jesus wept.”   THEME OF THE DAY: OH HOW HE LOVES US.  The shortest verse in the entire Bible is today’s scripture, but its length does not determine its depth of meaning and application.  Within the simple two words, “Jesus wept” lies a revelation of His love towards His people which knows no end and ensures boundless comfort in…