You Are a Friend of God
Jesus has chosen you to be his friend. “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” How incredible is that! So how do friends relate? Friends work together, share what is on their mind with one another and are willing to sacrificially give of themselves for the good of the other.
Absolute Truth
Truth is that which corresponds to reality. God is the ultimate reality and that which He creates is real and cannot exist apart from Him.
The Tongue's Potential for Good or Evil – Part 2
We can genuinely and unassumingly make an impact on those around us by walking in God’s wisdom. You might never know the impact your kindness and compassion can have on someone else.
The Tongue's Potential for Good or Evil – Part 1
What we say, and how we say it, matters. Pay attention to your words this week. How do they reflect what’s going on in your heart?
Is Anyone Truly Listening?
Curiosity is a sign of both humility and wisdom because we begin with a listening posture toward God and then extend that same posture to others.
The Lord's Rescue
We may think that the victories we had in the past will sustain us. But that is not what we find in the lives of the Biblical heroes.
What is the fear of the Lord?
What exactly is the fear of the LORD? There are many aspects to it, but we can simply say that it includes the following: deep appreciation; reverence; recognition of great power; and more.
Dealing With Our Own Sin
God has put His reputation on the line for our renewal process, and He will bring it about by building His character in us. God will fulfill the promises He makes.
Cast Your Anxieties Upon Christ
Christ has invited us to cast our anxieties on Him, because He cares for us. The following 8 steps will help you overcome anxiety.
Balancing the Indicative and the Imperative
The greatest tension in the New Testament is between the indicative (what God has already done and what is already true about us) and the imperative (what remains to be done as we respond to God by faith and obedience in the power of the Holy Spirit).
Able to Teach
An effective encourager is dependent upon God, kind, not quarrelsome, and able to teach. The emphasis is not on the ability to communicate. The focus is more on the content than the delivery.
The Choice to be Humble
To learn truth, we need to actively submit to an almighty God. He does not force us to submit. He waits for us to do so.
The Lord is Our Teacher
God has not given up on anyone, and He never will. Everyone needs to know His way. Life is found only there.
God's Quiet Voice
God wants us to be the person to whom He can give secret counsel, a person with whom He can have a deeper friendship. There is more, so much more, in deeper friendship with the Lord.
Accountability
If we are going to live a righteous life, we need to be accountable to God first and then one another. We will all give an account to God in the future whether we want to or not.
Satisfaction
Satisfaction is related to the quality of life. Satisfaction comes from living righteously and seeking to raise the level of quality in relationships, service, and product.
