When something is done “in vain,” it is done without meaningfully fulfilling the intended goal—like trying to fill a bucket that has a holes in it. Whatever it may be, it is a fruitless endeavor that is done without true satisfaction. You can work hard to build a house, or stay up all night toContinue reading “Are You Trying To Fill A Bucket With Holes?”
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Dealing With The Stony Parts That Are Still In Us
I Corinthians 6:19-20, “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” We have allContinue reading “Dealing With The Stony Parts That Are Still In Us”
Adding Power To Our Prayers—“In Jesus’ Name”
“In Jesus’ name” is a phrase of confidence. It shows we believe that our prayers will be heard and answered. We can learn to pray in accordance with God’s plan by abiding in His Word and letting it influence our thoughts. In Jesus’ name. These three words powerfully touch the Father’s heart. Using them isContinue reading “Adding Power To Our Prayers—“In Jesus’ Name””
What Is Love?
What is love? Love is doing what is right from God’s perspective. Love is being responsible, honest, loyal, trustworthy, faithful. Love is being zealous toward God, and it is many other things as well. In 1 Corinthians 13 also known as the “love chapter” in the bible it says what love is—Love is patient, loveContinue reading “What Is Love?”
Happy MLK Day
Happy Martin Luther King Day to all my readers and friends. I hope your day is filled with love, peace and happiness. May God add His blessings to this day.
Jealousy—A Disagreement With God
“A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy on the other hand is like cancer in the bones.” “Jealousy is a sentiment which is born in love but which is produced by the fear that the loved person prefers someone else.” Jealousy has destructive power. It’s actually a disagreement with God over something weContinue reading “Jealousy—A Disagreement With God”
How To Fight & Win Against The Urge To Sin—Advice From One Christian To Another
When you have a tremendous urge to sin, what do you do? Do you give in to it and say to yourself, “God will forgive me” or do you fight it with scripture verses and prayer? The devil is really devious when it comes to introducing the thought of sin in your head. He paintsContinue reading “How To Fight & Win Against The Urge To Sin—Advice From One Christian To Another”
Three Steps To Having An Enjoyable Weekend
If you are looking forward to the weekend like most people, then here are three steps I think will give you an enjoyable weekend. 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Don’t stress over the small stuff. It will still be there on Monday. 3. Praise the Lord for all His glory and majesty. There youContinue reading “Three Steps To Having An Enjoyable Weekend”
Feeling Alone, Isolated and Nobody Cares About You?
Do you feel alone and nobody cares about you? Come back to the community of humanity by setting aside your use of all electronic media. You know the ones—cell phones, ipads, computers, emails, and game play stations. In today’s society I know that’s asking a lot but God would like to talk to you todayContinue reading “Feeling Alone, Isolated and Nobody Cares About You?”
What Does God Expect From Me?
And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the LORD your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul. And you must always obey the LORD’s commands and decrees that I amContinue reading “What Does God Expect From Me?”