The Great American Struggle “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears…” 2 Timothy 4:4, NKJV I could easily speak this morning about several concerns that seem to add to and intensify “The Great American Struggle”. However, I will speak to only one concern that seems to fuel many issues that our...
Read MoreBe Sure You Are Connected “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit…” John 15:5, NKJV The word connected has become commonplace in our society. We are connected to the internet by being connected to a wifi connection. We are connected to a social media site. We are connected to family, friends and work by being connected through our cell phones that are connected to a cell phone tower....
Read MoreUnconditional Love “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us…” 1 John 4:10, NKJV Stop to think about it for a moment. A God who can be disappointed is a God who loves conditionally; a God who loves us when we perform well, and then withdraws His love if we perform badly. The truth of God’s love is that His love is unconditional. He loves us at all times with an infinite, overwhelming, merciful, gracious, passionate...
Read MoreYour Words Are Important “Your testimonies also are my delight…” Psalm 119:24, NKJV Remember your words are like toothpaste; once you squeeze the toothpaste out of the tube, you can’t put it back into the tube. Likewise, once your words are spoken, you can’t put them back into your mouth. Your words impact your testimony for your God. As a Christian, people may be listening more intently to your words than the words...
Read MoreDon’t Play The Fool’s Game “I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me.” Proverbs 8:17, NKJV The fool’s game is a game that believes that “I can live my life my way and win.” Such a life is marked by rebellion, disobedience, and pride. God simply will not bless or reward such a life. You can talk about your degrees, experience, background, credentials, accomplishments, and awards, but if you...
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