My New Year’s wish for my friends is that each of you would be enriched spiritually. How can you be enriched? Read God’s word. Join me every day in reading the Bible, our source for our spiritual enrichment. If you aren’t a regular Bible reader, you are starving yourself. It feeds our spirit and provides an unshakeable foundation to build our lives on. It is part of our spiritual armor – the sword of the Spirit which is the word…
The birth of Jesus Christ as told by Matthew is the Christmas story. For believers, this is the time that we celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. He gave up his exalted position in heaven to come down to earth. His purpose was to give his life a ransom for many. Every other part of this season pales in comparison to this important event. It is what makes it possible for us to be accepted by God. Matthew 1:18 Now the…
Holiday stress is a dark cloud threatening to steal our joy during this busy time of year. Expectations can overwhelm us. Trying to please everyone weighs us down. Our own plans and preconceived ideas clash with reality. We succumb to stress, anxiety, and depression. Wouldn’t it be nice to live protected from all this stress? There is a place where we can stay while carrying out all of our duties. It is sitting at the feet of Jesus. He doesn’t want…
Allowing default requires no effort on our part. Choice requires thought and purpose. Choose to allow Christ to live through you. Don’t let your default setting, your old nature, rule your life. It may lead you away from your savior. When we choose not to choose our choice is made by default. As believers, our natural self is constantly warring against the life of God in our spirit. If we make no choice – we choose. Natural self by default wins….
