Generosity and giving was one of Jesus’ favorite topics of discussion. Here are a few facts about his teachings on money: • Sixteen of the thirty-one parables have a money or stewardship theme.• One of every ten verses in the Gospels directly mentions money.• Jesus refers directly to money in 288 verses.• Jesus taught about money more often than he …
The Book of Lamentations
To lament is to express deep regret, grief, or sorrow. We can lament through words or actions. Lamenting is a common theme in the Bible. Which is why there is an Old Testament book named Lamentations. In it we see that God has given us an entire book of the Bible that teaches us how to navigate the valley of …
The Book of Lamentations (audio)
To lament is to express deep regret, grief, or sorrow. We can lament through words or actions. Lamenting is a common theme in the Bible. Which is why there is an Old Testament book named Lamentations. In it we see that God has given us an entire book of the Bible that teaches us how to navigate the valley of …
The Belt of Truth
Dear Truth Seeker,In these last days, the Body of Christ is clearly in an all-out spiritual war with the enemies of righteousness. This war is not with people but with the demonic forces which deceive millions and promote ungodliness and evil. I can make this claim with great confidence because it has been this way from the start. Ephesians 6:10-17 …
Reality Is Always Your Friend
Why is reality your friend? Because the meaning of reality is “the way things really are.” If for any reason you are out of touch with reality in any area of your life, you are undoubtedly subject to a diminished quality of life, to say the least. In the Bible, the Greek word translated “truth” basically means “reality.” Because knowing …
The Two Natures Of The Believer
When the Christian is saved, he or she is filled with holy spirit. At that time, the person becomes a unique creation of God in Christ. No longer is he reliant on the external law but now has the inner witness of Christ within. But, while being God’s new child, the person at the same time retains the old fallen …
Freedom to Serve
Galatians 5 and 6 succinctly defines the walk of the spirit in love. The early church at Galatia was beset by the religionists of the day, the Judaizers. Perfecting the flesh – the strictures of a works-based religion – was their false doctrine. At it’s center was their creed – “You must DO to be approved.” Paul confronts this and …
Wholehearted Love
God doesn’t want much – He just wants all of you. It’s true. God wants your heart. Your whole heart. This isn’t selfishness on God’s part, since He is love. God wants our devotion, our commitment, our faithful loyalty, because God knows that when we enthrone him in our hearts, we are raised out of our mere human existence into …
Righteousness: A Way Of Being
I, like many of you grew up believing that my country, the United States of America, was the greatest country on earth. Our founding documents were aligned with righteousness and equality. Our forefathers openly proclaimed the sovereignty of the God of creation and pledged equality for all of citizens. Sadly, this noble beginning has not endured. America no longer pursues …
Listen… Do You Hear It?
Our wonderful Heavenly Father places a great opportunity before us continually; that of listening. We were created to hear His voice above all others and with the precious gift of holy spirit we are truly endowed with the ability to listen and hear his voice. Adam was the first to be given this opportunity to listen to the Creator, but …
