What Type Of Influence Will You Leave In the World

Believers Are Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world.…

Give It All To God

Many of us will project a false exterior, in order to hide the inner turmoil that we are facing. Some of us will wear an outward smile to mask the inner sadness that we are dealing with. Others may project a sense of confidence and toughness, while inwardly being overcome by anxiety and feelings of…

Some Wednesday Encouragement

When the pressures of this world start baring down upon you, you may feel alone, however, don’t forget” What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us who can be against us.? Romans 8:31 The words “these things,” refer to God’s purpose. If God has done everything from foreknowledge to glorification…

Suffering For God’s Glory

1 Peter 4:12-19 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; (13) but rejoice (a) to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that (b) when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. (14)…

The Last Don’t lose

Mark 10:31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. Our culture of today is one of celebrity. Movie stars, singers, professional athletes, mega churches with itchy ears preaching. Some jobs, relationships and authors all garner our applause. The rich and famous hold much influence in our society. To some of…

To God Be The Glory-Honoring God

No matter what we accomplish in life, the credit and praise belongs to God. You and I may think we deserve some credit for our achievements.” While it is nice and much appreciated to receive “RECOGNITION and APPRECIATION,” for what we do; Our gifts and talents are from God, so He is deserving of all…

Loving The Unlovely

ROMANS 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. In the aforementioned Scripture, Paul gives us a good dose of compassion, humility, and service, all packaged into God-given emotions of love. For many of us it’s…

Gospel Nuggets

Many are called, but few are chosen. This is why each of us needs to ensure with all certainty, through prayer, faithfulness, and supplication to make our calling and election sure. The men of the early church were gun-ho about this, because they saw a clear vision, and had a chance to escape from under…

The Smells Of The Stable

A stable? What a place to give birth to the Messiah! The smells and sounds of a barnyard were our Savior’s first human experience. Like other babies, He may have cried at the sounds of the animals and the strangers parading around His temporary crib. If so, they would have been the first of many…

Hate Sin, Love People

Psalm 97:10 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Hate is acceptable to God only when it is directed towards evil. We should love God and hate evil. We should love people and hate evil things and evil…