Throughout the generations, human beings have come to describe love in various ways. As Christians, we find its embodiment in God and that often contrasts with the many definitions described by man over the generations. One thing is clear: not all love is created equal. What do I mean? I mean that there are different … Continue reading Love
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Christmas
Christmas or Christ mass (as the name comes from Roman Catholicism) is a widely observed holiday by Christians and non-Christians alike, albeit not always in the same way. The term Xmas refers to the Christian holiday and should not be confused as a way to remove Christ from Christmas as the X is there to … Continue reading Christmas
Marriage – a short snippet
Marriage was instituted by God and designed by God. (See Genesis 2:18-25) At the heart of the relationship is companionship and intimacy, which BOTH husband and wife must promote by their actions. These things about marriage are not typically missed by Christians but this next point is missed in some circles. The relationship seen between … Continue reading Marriage – a short snippet
Worry
The Lord says that those who are in Him must trust Him that He has all things taken care of. Do not, therefore, worry about what comes next. REGARDLESS of what comes, He is there with you. Take one day at a time, and don't borrow trouble. Matt. 6:34 Do not worry about tomorrow, for … Continue reading Worry
Discipleship
"Discipleship is a process which enables you to "grow up" in the Lord Jesus Christ and equips you to overcome joyfully the pressures and trials of this present life (based on Luke 9:23-24; James 1:2-4). Discipleship requires constant self-examination that is in accordance with God's Word (based on Matthew 7:1-5; I Corinthians 11:31; Galatians 6:4)." … Continue reading Discipleship
Sufficiency
Upon converting to Jesus Christ (involving a sincere, wholehearted belief in Him), you can then change biblically (in ways the Bible prescribes and brings God glory) because of God's divine power made available to you. This power is not of yourself. This empowerment gives you a different purpose for living which provides a new source … Continue reading Sufficiency
Liar
1 John 1:8-10 "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be … Continue reading Liar
Rejection
What happens when you reject God? First, you are rejecting Jesus Christ who is the Son of God and thereby rejecting His saving sacrifice. As such, you will remain: Ignorant of spiritual matters ( Isaiah 55:8-9; I Cor. 1:18a, 2:14). Powerless to overcome sin in your life (John 8:34; II Peter 2:19). Under God's judgement … Continue reading Rejection
Change
God has a plan for you to change and it is centered on His son, Jesus Christ. Our very faith is based upon what Christ did for us on the cross and it is the only reason we are able to stand before God the Father at all. Without Christ's saving sacrifice, just one of … Continue reading Change
Stillness
Stillness. What is it? It's context has the ability to mold it but the stillness I am thinking of is connected to the line: "Be still, and know that I am God." This comes from Psalm 46. An often added title to the chapter is "God Is Our Fortress" pointing to a context that God is … Continue reading Stillness
Monergist Gratia 