Religious Reformers – Can We Change Ourselves

Religious Reformers – Can We Change Ourselves

Are we religious reformers? Trying to make ourselves better. The Bible says we must be kind loving, forgiving, etc. So we determine to get it right. Grabbing our emotions with a concentrated effort we attempt to remake ourselves. Martin Luther knew salvation was by faith and not be anything we could do. And spiritual growth was by faith not by natural efforts. Promises are followed by a slip-up. We tell ourselves it wasn’t too terrible, and we’ll do better tomorrow….

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Water Baptism – What Does it Mean?

Water Baptism – What Does it Mean?

Water baptism is something many churchgoers know about. However, do we really know what it signifies? Let’s look at the Bible to see what it has to tell us about this event. Let’s start with Jesus. He was baptized by John the Baptist. When John protested to Jesus saying that he needed to baptized by him, Jesus insisted on John baptizing him. We can read about that in Matthew chapter 3, Mark chapter 1, Luke chapter 3, and John chapter…

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Dismal Valley – In the Bad Times He Carries Us

Dismal Valley – In the Bad Times He Carries Us

In this dismal valley shrouded by a dark cloud, I walk. What happened to my glorious walk in light and joy? I understand there will be dark, trying times. The refining process. It is there where I must totally lean on you, O Lord, and even let you carry me for it is too dark for me to see. I know that mentally, but… It is one of those times now. The way is unknown to me. I’ve not been…

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Bible Truths Pt.2 – Transforming truths for your life

Bible Truths Pt.2 – Transforming truths for your life

Bible truths that can bring you what you need for your life, transforming it into a life marked by peace, mental health, and joy. 2 Peter 1:3 “as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature…” All we…

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Bible Truth- Truth for Life

Bible Truth- Truth for Life

I would like to share with you the importance of the Bible, the scriptures, Bible study. How important it is to study it, to search it for wisdom, to feed our souls. It is complete. Lacking nothing. God has provided all we need for life and godliness.  If I need wisdom or advice for any area of my life I can find what I need in the scriptures. It is truth. It is reliable. For relationships, family, children, anxiety, addictions,…

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Anxiety and the Bible – Is there help?

Anxiety and the Bible – Is there help?

Anxiety has no place in the mind of children. They totally trust the adults in their lives to provide for all their needs. As we grow up, we begin to be responsible for more of the areas of our lives and eventually responsible for others too. In the process, we get acquainted with anxiety. According to the dictionary, anxiety is distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. A dark cloud that prevents sunshine. That brings…

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Godly Advice – Unite My Heart To Focus on You for Advice

Godly Advice – Unite My Heart To Focus on You for Advice

“Teach me Your way, O Lord, I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11 Teach me Your way, O Lord. Jesus said that He was the way, the truth, and the life. His way is the truth. Godly advice. He is the expert of all experts. How many different experts are there offering all kinds of advice? Do they offer godly advice? There are books, magazines, google search, teachers, those who claim to…

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Branch Believers – Are You Connected?

Branch Believers – Are You Connected?

Branch believers think independently of the vine. Jesus said in John chapter 15, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” Individually and corporately believers are part of the vine that is Jesus. As individuals, we make a decision to abide in Christ. This affects the whole body of believers for we are all part of the same vine. We all make…

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How Long Has It Been Since You Spent Time With God

How Long Has It Been Since You Spent Time With God

Everyday life can get busy. Obligations, children’s activities, jobs, school, even church. Many times we fall into bed exhausted only to get up the next day and only to repeat the same. If only we had more time, more energy, and time to pray. How long has it been since you took time to pray? When do we have time for a conversation with God? He wants a close relationship with us daily. Most prayers are only quick petitions for…

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The Few, the Humble, the Poor

The Few, the Humble, the Poor

The few, the humble, the poor…that sounds the opposite of a goal-driven, successful life, does it not? Why would we want to be one of the few, the humble, the poor? Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 God, I need You. I am poor in spirit. Can you say that with me? Or are you doing alright on your own? Why do we have to be poor to receive…

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