Devotions
Honor: He Guarantees It
“Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation” (1 Peter 2:12). One time when I was shopping in a...
Attend to Your Heart
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Have you ever been working around the house, vacuuming and doing the laundry while the television was on? If so, you know that the television can be on for hours giving out all kinds of...
Socialized Immaturity
I am not against contemporary worship services, but remember this: flashing lights, smoke machines, and 125 decibel music can get people excited for the moment, but only a manifestation of the glory of God and a move of the Holy Spirit will change people...
There Is Work for All of Us
Psalm 104:23 (NLT) Then people go off to their work; they labor until the evening shadows fall again. Every person is called to work every day and their entire life. There is no retirement in the Kingdom of God. He has work for us for eternity. This doesn’t mean,...
Have a Lifestyle of Peace
“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you” (2 Cor. 13:11). Walking in the fruit of peace is a lifestyle. It is a decision. You must decide, “I am...
Stand Your Ground
The attitude of a good soldier is one of a warrior—ready for war and committed to win that war. Notice what Ephesians 6:10-13 in the J. B. Phillips says: In conclusion, be strong—not in yourselves but in the Lord, in the power of his boundless resource. Put on...
Bless the Lord
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name” (Heb. 13:15). Great things happen when you continually confess the mercy of God. Faith rises up on the inside of you....
The Same Spirit
“But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you” (Rom. 8:11). The term “mortal bodies” in this text...
When The Rain Starts Falling
“And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all” (Acts 4:33 KJV). It is time to pray for the rain. We want the rain of the Holy Spirit upon us because that is what will cause the...
Far Reaching Gentleness
“Your gentleness has made me great” (Ps. 18:35 NKJ). Part Two There are two main words for great in the Old Testament. One has to do with greatness in the eyes of man. The other speaks of greatness in the eyes of the Lord. One indicates an undesirable...