Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Faith and Assurance

Delighting The Heart Of God

MATTHEW 8:5-10 – When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant…

Nothing Comes Out Of The Blue

PSALM 31:14-15 – But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! THEME OF THE DAY. NOTHING COMES OUT OF THE BLUE.  I am sure we have heard these words from someone or about someone when a circumstance or situation…

He Really Means It

HEBREWS 13:5  – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” THEME OF THE DAY:  HE REALLY MEANS IT.  Today’s scripture is such a heart-warming and peace-in-the-heart producing promise of the Lord – He will never leave or forsake us.  But there is…

The Christian’s Great Passion

ISAIAH 33:17 –  Your eyes will behold the king in his beauty; they will see a land that stretches afar.” Just sit back and forget all that is weighing us down in life.  Take a moment to release challenging circumstances, tough situations, draining relationships, fears, and anxieties, and anything else that darkens your heart.   Now with a clear mind and open heart,…

The Supreme Goal In The Christian Life

PSALM 73:25 – Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.” Quick, pop spiritual quiz. Two questions only.  No time to think it over. Respond immediately to this question, “What is our supreme goal in the Christian life?” and then this one, “How is the supreme goal in the Christian life measured…

Living For What We Don’t See

  ISAIAH 40:5 – And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”   I don’t need to say it, but I will – “Our world is upside-down.  It is all out of order. The God who made everything to reflect His glory and to receive glory…