CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
God’s Word is very clear in that we are not to forsake the gathering of the brethren together. This verse is sometimes used in performance Christianity teaching though it should not be. We are one in Christ and should have a supernatural desire to be with one another and to serve one another in love. […]
God’s Stewards – Possessions
by Brad Jolly Last week we looked at how God wants us to be stewards of our time. Since we have been redeemed by Christ, He has now called us to be on mission for His kingdom, and that means He is asking us to submit to Him all of our resources (time, possessions, and […]
God’s Solution to Guilt
It’s impossible to go through life without messing things up, isn’t it. As sinners, we can make wrong decisions throughout our lives that can have major consequences, and the guilt that results can have a devastating impact on our lives. According to Lee Turner in his book, “Grace Discipleship Course“, “Guilt has a paralyzing effect […]
Mercy – Part 2
by Larry Browning On last week’s blog, we began part 1 of this w-part series on Mercy. Today, we are continuing to look at God’s mercy. This man, “Covered with leprosy,” comes and falls “with his face to the ground” before Jesus. It’s a gesture of reverence; perhaps it’s also one of shame. He’s unclean. […]
Mercy – Part 1
by Larry Browning Luke 5:12-15 – One day while Jesus was in one of the cities, a man covered with leprosy saw Jesus and fell on his face, begging him, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.” So Jesus reached out his hand and touched him, saying, “I do want to. Be […]
New Year with an Invitation from Jesus
by Brad Jolly Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe how fast 2022 went by. I don’t know how your year has been, but if yours was like mine, it was a mixture of blessings and challenges. So when a new year comes around like we have at our doorstep right now in 2023, I […]
Learning to Discern
by Larry Browning Recently, I was reading a book about Satan and his ways. One thing I learned is that the enemy of truth is subtle and cunning. We shouldn’t be surprised by the increase in lies and spiritual error as we near the return of Christ. The Bible says this will happen (Matt. 24:11), […]
Motivating Other Believers
by Brad Jolly Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. Hebrews 10:24 OK, all you parents and grandparents, when was the last time you intentionally set aside some time to think of ways to motivate your kids or grandkids to do those things which the Lord […]
The Dawning Moment for Jonathon Edwards
by Larry Browning “Absolute Sovereignty is what I like to ascribe to God. But my first convictions were not so.” Reading this verse is the first instance Jonathan Edwards can remember the sweet inward delight of God and divine things. He had struggled with the Sovereignty of God as a very young person but late […]
The Source of Perfect Peace
by Chris Hodges The steadfast of mind you will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 NASB If you are not careful, when you think about perfect peace, you may think, “What must I do to be peaceful?” This is the wrong way to think. There is only one way you […]
