Posts from July 2023
Does Your Joy Depend On Your Circumstances?
We worry and are concerned about how to make our lives more comfortable, while God is focused on our character. We think that comfort will bring peace of mind, but we see example after example of those with more than they could ever want, living lives of depression and shame. There is only one thing that can bring eternal hope which leads to joy and that’s finding your identity and purpose through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 15:13 May the…
Who Am I Really?
Galatians 5:1 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. In a world full of secrets, habits, and fears, it’s difficult to truly feel free. The pressures we struggle with lead us to live lonely broken lives that hide who we really are. Is there any sin that you are a slave too? God has a plan for you to be free in…
Don’t Bully Your Bullies
Don’t Bully Your Bullies Hebrew 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.When we are harassed moment, of course we want to fight back. It takes faith to overcome the flesh. Only through our faith can we battle darkness with light. Our Savior suffered greatly at the hands of evil men. Instead of summoning the angels to come…
Seven Different Ways Of Worship
Seven Different Ways Of Worship Revelation 2-3 John was the only one of the disciples who was not martyred for his faith. Instead, he was exiled to the barren island of Patmos. During this time the Lord spoke to him in a vision about future prophecies and specific messages for the seven churches in Asia Minor. These churches were given serious corrections and they were also encouraged to continue growing in truth and love. All seven churches are located in…
Can We Ever Get Rid Of Our Guilt And Shame?
Romans 3:10 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one”. We all have a good reason to feel guilt and shame. Not one of us is righteous. We are all selfish and we hurt the people around us, especially those closest to us.God is holy, and sin and God cannot go together. When we try to hide our feelings of guilt from God, anxiety and shame become our closest friends. Are we destined to the discouragement…
