Encouraging Christians, as long as its called today
The better we know the Lord, the more we will love him, and the more we love him, the more we will worship and obey him. As a result, we will become more like him and experience what the apostle Peter called growing "in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ"... Continue Reading →
To follow Jesus faithfully entails a consistent development of our deepest loves, to train ourselves to adopt an unswerving loyalty to Kingdom values and to delight in all that God approves - D.A Carson Lord God, we thank you that you have brought us into your kingdom and that Jesus calls us to follow him.... Continue Reading →
How are you going with showing mercy towards others, especially those who may have sinned against you? How is your memory when it comes to the supernatural forgiveness that God has shown you?
There are so many things, things that are quite harmless in themselves, Yet if you find you are spending much of your time with them, and that you desire the things of God less, you must avoid them.
"It is unlikely that we will deepen our relationship with God in a casual or haphazard manner. There will be a need for some intentional commitment and some reorganization in our own lives. But there is nothing that will enrich our lives more than a deeper and clearer perception of Gods presence in the routine... Continue Reading →
The Lord is close to the Brokenhearted, he rescues those whose spirits are crushed - Psalm 34:18
How often do we slow down long enough so that we can clearly see this "raging passion" for self? Is this idea and the pursuit of understanding us, our personality types and what makes us happy getting in the way of knowing our creator more deeply?
When Christians commit to living in trials differently, and stand firm when asking for wisdom, a transformation takes place that causes faith to grow, and the unbelievers heart to be curious. In the book of John, Jesus tells his disciples that in the world they will have many trials and sorrows (NLT). He also tells... Continue Reading →
Come to me, all who are weary and heavily burdened (by religious rituals that provide no peace), and I will give you rest(refreshing your souls with salvation). Take my yoke upon you and learn from me (following me as my disciple), for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal,... Continue Reading →
I have been sitting with these couple of verses and find them Sharp, Helpful and not to mention Gods sense of humour chucked in there. Chapter 3: 12-13 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily,... Continue Reading →
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