Month: November 2015

Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. (Ephesians 5:11) Real love doesn’t ignore sin and it doesn’t leave us unprotected. Real love wants God’s best for people and so it holds people accountable to the boundaries revealed in God’s Word. We see this in Christ who loved us, … Read More

“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” (Matthew 6:12) Simply put, a lack of forgiveness in a relationship means it isn’t Jesus- centered. When you hold onto unforgiveness, there is no way Jesus can be at the center of your relationship or your heart. Biblically, it is impossible, although in … Read More

“I pray for them … I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name—the name you gave me—so that they may be one as we are one.” (John 17:9, 11) Praying for someone … Read More

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)  We can’t accomplish God’s Will and not follow God’s Word. What does God’s Word say about your relationships right now? When God’s … Read More

“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)   God wants you to love all people, but loving people and pleasing people are two different … Read More

“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2) Don’t give up on loving people. Many of us are tired of trying to love the people around us … Read More

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,  and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45) “Do the things you did at first.” (Revelation 2:5) This week we will cover a very important “first love” action that most Christians have let fall into disrepair … Read More

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise . .  .be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God” (Ephesians 5:17-20) So, what is one of the greatest enemies of … Read More

“Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” (Psalm 42:5-6) God is great—even when life is not. Worshiping Jesus in the valleys of life is the key to transformation! Most people want to worship Jesus on … Read More

 “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.” (Psalm 95:6-7) Worship of our great God should end up leading to action—places where we change or “bend” what we do to … Read More