Doing a Self-Inventory

This is the time of the year, when many of us reflect back over the past years success and failures. Many people do a self-inventory of their lives, and purpose to make changes in the coming year that will better improve their quality of living. Some people may decide to lose weight. Some may decide…

He Came To Save

Matthew 1:20-21 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth…

Do I have an obligation to “fix” myself?

Originally posted on Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts:
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7). I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard sermons on it. If you’re like me, someone may have even quoted it to you to tell you not to judge them when you were…

Don’t Faint

We are going to be tested as we journey through this life, but don’t faint. Jesus was talked about, so when someone says mean things about us, we need not get “bent out of shape.” Jesus didn’t lose His composure when people criticized Him, so we must not allow our “old sinful nature” to take…

Dare To Be Different

I Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Peculiar – distinctive in nature or character from others. Growing up my parents would often advise my…