Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Salvation

Spiritual Maturity: Two Signs

MARK 15:1-5 – And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. And they bound Jesus and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate. 2 And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And he answered him, “You have said so.” 3 And the…

Being Christ To Other Christians

GALATIANS 5:7 – You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? “   THEME OF THE DAY. BEING CHRIST TO OTHER CHRISTIANS.  One of the traits of being a good brother and sister in the Lord is a willingness to do two things in our relationships with other Christians.   First, love them without conditions.  This means we invest…

The Question of All Questions

LUKE 6:46 – Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?”   THEME OF THE DAY: THE QUESTION OF ALL QUESTIONS.  In the journey of parenting, have you ever placed yourself in the futile position caused by asking the “why did you do that?” of your children?  I say, “futile position” because from a human perspective,…

The Highest Form of Motivation

EPHESIANS 1:4c-5 – In love He predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will.”   THEME OF THE DAY: THE HIGHEST FORM OF MOTIVATION. When the alarm sounds in the morning or our own built-in clock awakens us to the dawning of a new day, what motivates us to get up and going?  What prevents shutting…

Be Careful Of Many Words

PROVERBS 10:19 – When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.”   THEME OF THE DAY. BE CAREFUL OF MANY WORDS.  It is a sure thing because the Bible, and particularly, today’s scripture tells us it is a sure thing.  If we must always give an opinion in a conversation; if we must always strive…

How Will We Be Remembered?

PROVERBS 10:7 – The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.”   THEME OF THE DAY. HOW WILL WE BE REMEMBERED?  It is the most important question we may ask ourselves often in life. It goes like this “When the Lord calls me to Himself, I wonder how I am going to be remembered…