I’m Still Sinful
WATCH How should those truths affect your life? Seeing God’s awesomeness, the prophet Isaiah shrieked: “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips…” (Isaiah 6:5). Bottom line? In Christ, we’re not better than anyone. We are simply and […]
The Way of Wisdom
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is (Ephesians 5:17, esv). Can God’s Word get your attention? The verse above should have you reaching for your Bible. Ephesians 5:17 is basically saying, “Hey! Pay attention and don’t be foolish! Understand the Lord’s will.” We can be sure of this: […]
The Soldier Principle
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think […]
I Need Reviving
WATCH Does ‘vibrant’ or ‘life-giving’ describe your relationship with the Lord? If it doesn’t, don’t feel guilty. Far better: Cast aside the self-condemnation and believe you are supposed to be right here, right now. Then, get ready for a fresh move of God in your life… Let’s fire it up again! JMM · I Need […]
One Tool, Many Uses
This commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother (1 John 4:21, esv). When you’re having a problem in any relationship, you can grab a number of tools from your toolbox in an attempt to fix it. Perhaps one of the tools you’ve been in the habit of picking up […]
Light My Way
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word (Psalm 119:105–107, ESV)! What is God’s will for my life? Am I even on the […]
I’m Not Smarter Than God
WATCH Daniel 3 | I Am Not Smarter Than God Amazing message coming this weekend, for when you have to take a tough stand. This is such an incredible passage that Jesus Christ pre-incarnate makes a stellar and moving appearance to stand with those who suffer for His name. Stand for Jesus and Jesus […]
In All Things, Love
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant (1 Corinthians 13:4, esv). The bulk of 1 Corinthians 13, the renowned love chapter, can be summarized in three statements: On the majors—action. On the minors—acceptance. In all things—love. Let’s start with the majors. There come times in close relationships […]
Faith on Fire
Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place […]
I May Never Know Why
WATCH In life, struggles come and sometimes stay. When they do, we’re forced to face another challenge – the often unanswered, “Why?” Today’s Scripture holds our second game-changing truth, in anticipation of what may be life’s most painful question… JMM · I May Never Know Why