God is active in rescuing prodigals beginning with His sovereignty that spurs Him to action. God’s holiness protects prodigals from wrath, His love destroys those who harm them, His righteousness leads to godly lifestyle, His truth purifies their lips to call on Him and His power rescues them so they can walk with God. The…
Fruitfulness requires spiritual disciplines founded upon God’s word for His watchmen or ambassadors: 1. Sow righteousness and seek the Lord2. Repent, remove the yoke and feed on His word for complete healing3. Stop trusting in wealth but listen to His word through His designated spokesmen4. Acknowledge God who cares, feeds and redeems you from death5. Walk…
When Christ is your leader, you will unite as sons of the living God, speak tenderly to restore intimacy with God, love His people sacrificially so they seek redemption in Christ’s blood, follow God’s word to gain knowledge and understanding, admit guilt and seek Him for revival, expose your sin so you cry to Him…
The actions of an effective congregation involve spiritual development, godly examples, family relationships, qualified leaders, respectful connections with the world and doing good deeds with generosity. Train Yourself for Godliness Enjoying Every Created ThingThe Spirit said in later times that some abandoned the faith and followed deceiving spirits from hypocritical liars. They forbid people to…
“Our heavenly Father is a very experienced One. He knows very well that His children wake up with a good appetite every morning…He sustained 3 million Israelites in the wilderness for 40 years. We do not expect He will send 3 million missionaries to China; but if He did, He would have ample means to…
“Satan’s arsenal consists of such things as fear, worry, doubt, and self-pity. Every one of these weapons robs us of peace and leaves us troubled inside. Do you want to discern where the enemy is coming against you? In the network of your relationships, wherever you do not have peace, you have war. Conversely, wherever…
“Grace binds you with far stronger cords than the cords of duty or obligation can bind you. Grace is free, but when once you take it you are bound forever to the Giver, and bound to catch the spirit of the Giver. Like produces like, Grace makes you gracious, the Giver makes you give” (E….
“The Bible does not teach that a man is saved by a principle, but by the shedding of blood. Salvation is not through life lived, but through life poured out. It is not by the life of Jesus that we are redeemed; but by His life given up in the pain and suffering of a…
Seven Modern Sins:1. Politics without principles2. Pleasures without conscience3. Wealth without work4. Knowledge without character5. Industry without morality6. Science without humanity7. Worship without sacrifice (Canon Frederic Donaldson). Proverbs 17 explains how righteous speech produces blessings in all areas of life. Righteousness Produces Holistic RichesRighteous character and wisdom trumps riches and strife because they produce…
In the book, Habits of the Heart, Robert Bellah interviewed a young nurse named Sheila who represented many Americans views on religion. She said, “I believe in God. I’m not a religious fanatic. I can’t remember the last time I went to church. My faith has carried me a long way. It is ‘Sheilaism.’ Just my…
God’s word, which is more important than riches, has many benefits during affliction, persecution and hard times. The Lord relates in personal ways to make a huge difference as He possesses more of you. We will examine disciplines in God’s word resulting in obedience and accountability. How blessed are those whose way is complete with integrity,…
Many people have hardened hearts because they haven’t made a distinction between God’s unmistakable and powerful messages and the world’s. God uses tough circumstances, pestilence, bad health and natural disasters to get our attention to we listen to Him. People also exalt themselves above God by not acknowledging His unmistakable and powerful character. They don’t…