I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10 We are called to have the mind of Christ. When we are unified with Him, we... Continue Reading →
Rivers and Fire
But now thus says the Lord,he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Enemy of The Church
the greatest enemy of the Church highlights three significant threats to the Church: complacency, comfort, and compromise based on A.W. Tozer’s lessons on Ruts, Rot, or Revival. Christians should resist complacency, avoid seeking constant comfort, and avoid compromise by maintaining higher standards. Christians should continually grow and step forward in faith, imitating Christ's unwavering dedication.
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 I learned this passage in the King James version which mentions reasonable service as the result of presenting your body as a living sacrifice. Reading it in... Continue Reading →
Hope, Joy, Patience and Prayer
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope. As a counselor, one of the main indicators of suicide in a patient is a sense of hopelessness. I remember one of my professors told us that we often have to stand in the gap of hope for clients until their... Continue Reading →
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 The enemy often tries to control God's children with fear. An article in psychology today lists five basic fears: Fear of extinction , of no longer existing, death falls into this category Fear of mutilation losing a part... Continue Reading →
Fully Formed in Love
Fully Formed in Love reflects on the trials of her relationship and past transgressions that have impacted her marriage. Her realizations focus on selfishness and inconsideration that led to affairs and even list her divorce filings hurting her partner. After soul-searching, she acknowledges her immaturity, lack of commitment, and the pain she caused. She is thankful for her husband's steadfastness, attributing it to divine love, and resolves to appreciate him more in the future.
Choose Peace
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”” John 16:33 Peace is such a powerful thing. It is so easy to lose when we do not remain in God. When we try to... Continue Reading →
The Whole Word
“preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach - Strong's G2784 - kēryssō - to be a herald; to officiate as herald; to proclaim after the manner of a herald; specifically used of the public proclamation of the gospel... Continue Reading →
Waits
Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 God wants to be gracious towards me, to show favor towards me. He is exalted when He does. I see God's favor in my life. I'm... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 