Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Grace

The God Who is Always At Work

ISAIAH 45:5 – I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me.” Today’s theme does not always feel like it is happening in our lives. What Christian who yearns for spiritual growth and maturity in Christ has not wondered whether God is really working in their lives…

The Have To’s of Prayer

PSALM 63:1 – O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” There are three ways to view today’s nugget theme. All are correct and inseparable. The first two though, probably get more attention than the last, but it…

Do We Really Want to Know?

1 PETER 4:7-8 – The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” Today’s scripture is a great place for some thorough self-examination. If we really want to know how much of the love of Christ we are…

A Near and Present Help

PSALM 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. – Selah.” Quick two question quiz. What great hymn of the faith is…

How To Treat Those Who Mistreat Us

NUMBERS 12:1–13 – Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married, for he had married a Cushite woman. And they said, “Has the Lord indeed spoken only through Moses? Has he not spoken through us also?” And the Lord heard it. Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on…