Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Salvation

Spiritual Exercise

HEBREWS 5:14 – But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”   THEME OF THE DAY: SPIRITUAL EXERCISE. We hear a lot about its value and necessity, but knowing of its value and necessity does not make it a regular activity in our lives. Knowing about…

The Christian in Conflict

EPHESIANS 6:10-12:  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.   For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual…

Only For A Short Season

1 PETER 5:10-11 – And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”   THEME OF THE DAY. ONLY FOR A SHORT SEASON.  Today’s scripture is the Christian life. And it…

God-Given Desires

MALACHI 3:16 – Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name.”   THEME OF THE DAY: GOD-GIVEN DESIRES. Let’s face it.  All believers experience the pain of doubt.  We do have  those times we…

The Dangers in the Sin of Procrastination

PROVERBS 6:9-11 – How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep?  A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.”   THEME OF THE DAY. THE DANGERS IN THE SIN OF PROCRASTINATION.  Today’s scripture is…

Living In His Presence

PROVERBS 5:21 – For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths.”   THEME OF THE DAY. LIVING IN HIS PRESENCE. The theme of today’s nugget contains both a truth that is unchanging and an awareness we must cultivate.  Obviously, all human beings – Christians and non-Christians – live in the presence of the living…