A life devoted to your own way will only leave you empty. James 3:16. To find real life, destroy self-will in favor of Christ. Matthew 10:39. Seek God’s kingdom first; the rest will follow. Matthew 6:33. Photo by StockSnap from Pexels
“Do not be afraid, for I am your shield, your very great reward.” (Genesis 1:15) Many misunderstand what God is. God is not a man in another dimension or some hidden genie waiting to grant wishes. Too often, we imagine God to be like us, and we tend to box God into a design of …
“Do not judge, or you will be judged.” (Matthew 7:1) People who claim to follow Jesus are often judgmental. If we are, then we’re not really following Jesus. Instead, we’re just using Jesus as a platform to act superior to others. This is not right. The Bible makes clear that we all have sinned and …
“Having disarmed the powers and authorities, Jesus made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” (Colossians 2:15) Often we forget that Jesus conquered the rulers of his day. His death on the cross was not a failure but a victory! While worldly people may look at his crucifixion as being defeated, …
“As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs for you, God.” (Psalm 42:1) When we begin to seek God as naturally and purposefully as the deer seeks water, our lives are transformed. Just like a deer thirsting for drink, there is only one thing that can satisfy the longing deep inside our …