Have you ever heard of this man? Rich Mullins was the genius musician behind such worship classics like “Awesome God”. He lived without material wealth despite earning millions from his royalties. Rich was a prolific Christian lyricist who personified Matthew 6:25 Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about … Continue reading Rich Mullins

My most frequent petition of God is for wisdom from above. Solomon was given the greatest amount of wealth anyone ever had because when God asked him what he desired, instead of asking for wealth, his reply was wisdom. Let's hope we can do the same lol! Think accumulated knowledge, common sense, insight, being prudent, … Continue reading Wisdom or Wealth

The famous verse in the hymn, All to Jesus I surrender: All to Jesus I surrender,All to Him I freely give;I will ever love and trust Him,In His presence daily live.I surrender all,I surrender all.All to Thee, my blessed Savior,I surrender all. There are only two paths to follow in this life with one ending … Continue reading All to Jesus I Surrender…

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. In the parable of the unmerciful servant, Jesus uses the number 7 times 70 to make the point … Continue reading How Many Times to Forgive Someone?

"The Holy Spirit is Moving Through Our Locker Room" Says NBA MVP Stephen Curry (Oakland, CA)—My dad may have been playing in the NBA at the time, but the best basketball games I remember from my childhood were the ones between my little brother, Seth, and me on our backyard basketball court in Charlotte, NC. … Continue reading The Spirit is Omnipresent

A seal from God is impenetrable and will never ever be broken. Those who receive The Holy Spirit have a guarantee of living out eternity with Jesus and all of the other saints in perfect peace. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians‬ … Continue reading Sealed By God = Permanent

One of the greatest temptations that we face each day is dealing with our inner thoughts. How many times has what you thought about become a situation where you drum up negative judgments about someone? An example is at work when we are dealing with a co-worker who might be annoying or at school when … Continue reading Do Not Judge…

Apollos, was a Jewish man from Alexandria, who was in Ephesus during Apostle Paul's missionary journey. History tells us that Apollos knew the Old Testament very well and was an excellent speaker who could present the gospel in a way that was effective. When is the last time you shared the gospel? Sharing the gospel … Continue reading Sharing The Gospel

Have you been breathed upon by God? If you have not received the breath of God, you remain spiritually dead. The Holy Spirit has been sent to us in Jesus' place as we wait for the final redemption to come in which we will become glorified and immortal. For now, our lives In Christ are … Continue reading God’s Breath

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Without sin and human error, we would not learn how to forgive one another. Each of us has and will, from time to time, sin. Some of these sins are … Continue reading Confession

We've all been there, someone is stronger, wealthier, better looking, smarter, thinner etc. Sometimes we wish we were in their shoes. Where does this lead us? God has a unique design for each of us. God created us through Jesus' hands and that means perfection. Instead of dwelling on what could have been, think about … Continue reading Jealousy = Disorder

The righteous man walks in his integrity;His children are blessed after him. Prov 20:7

Find those who will actively listen to you when you are witnessing for Christ. Sometimes you have to move on because Jesus said not to waste your pearls on swine. In other words seek those whom you've prayed to meet before you go to witness. The Spirit has already convicted these persons and softened their … Continue reading He Who Knows God Listens To Us

God is Spirit and Jesus made it possible, at Calvary, to have open and direct communication with Father God. This offer of redemption is available to everyone who has been convicted of sin by God's Spirit. Those who ignore the Spirit rely on the flesh. The flesh represents total dependence on ones self, gratifying the … Continue reading Mind Set on Flesh=Death

Humility goes before honor The truth is that wisdom begins with the understanding that Jesus is God and that he alone made it possible to have direct access to Father God. Those who reject the claims of Jesus never experience God's wisdom. Yes, they might be wise, but only according to what the world thinks … Continue reading Humility Before Honor

The spotlight is in you, not on you. Believers are already taken care of and have all needs met through the glorious riches In Christ. It's not about us, it's about Jesus! So, shine your light on someone else. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as … Continue reading All About Him

Apostle James said, "The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell" We've all had those moments when we'd wished we had never opened our mouths … Continue reading The Tongue

From the moment you receive God's grace and mercy (which resulted in forgiveness of sin through the faith he placed in you) you become a new creation. Now you live by faith and not by your old self, known as the flesh, that formerly followed the passions and lusts of the flesh. Still, you have … Continue reading New Creation In Christ

Mission, Passion and Persistence The above three character traits always lead to success. Think of the life and times of Jesus. His mission was to end the bonds of slavery to sin for all mankind through the ultimate sacrifice of himself at Calvary. Jesus' passion for mankind led him to do the opposite of what … Continue reading Perseverance

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the … Continue reading Trials Are Good

There is a thing called righteous anger. For example, Jesus was angry at the money changers as he entered the Temple to preach. He overturned the tables of the merchants who were selling goods at the Holy Temple of God. Before you get angry, take a deep breath and ask yourself if this emotion is … Continue reading Righteous Anger

Living by the Holy Spirit is the only way to live your life because God is Spirit and those who have been washed in the blood of Jesus are God's children and the brother or sister of Jesus. We are a family and have been sealed by God's Spirit until the day of final redemption. … Continue reading Can a Seal by God be Punctured?

From Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood - and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father-to Him be the glory and … Continue reading Humble Priests

But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 Love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength! Pastor RossKeeping it 💯

Solomon was succinct and to the point when he defined the lifestyle of true followers of Jesus: "The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person" Ecclesiastes‬ ‭12‬:‭13‬ It applies to every person because all will be held accountable on the day of judgment. … Continue reading The Narrow Gate

Temptations come in various forms and everyone is tempted from time to time as was Jesus. Jesus rebuked Satan by saying flee from me. Like Jesus, we need to recognize temptation immediately and rebuke it. Prayer is key and staying busy. Remember, God doesn't tempt anyone so consider the source. Resist temptation and it will … Continue reading Handling Temptations

Prayer requires a high level of faith, the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The Holy Spirit resides in all believers In Christ and one of His roles is to help us pray. God already knows what we are to pray even before we pray; but He loves it when … Continue reading We Are Eternal Now

Living by the Holy Spirit is the only way to live your life because God is Spirit and those who have been washed in the blood of Jesus are God's children and the brother or sister of Jesus. We are a family and have been sealed by God's Spirit until the day of final redemption. … Continue reading Living By The Holy Spirit

From Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood - and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father-to Him be the glory and … Continue reading Greater Than The Angels

What clothes are in your spiritual closet? The best way to dress for success is by wearing the following every day: Truth, Righteousness, Gospel, Faith, Salvation and The Spirit. The order doesn't matter, what matters is that you know each of these Christian character traits and live by them. Know the truth, be filled with … Continue reading Dress For Success In Christ

Ever wonder why we always conclude our prayers by saying, "In Christ?" The Apostles always ended their prayers this way, especially Paul. The reason is that once you've accepted the Lord Jesus into your life you become immediately surrounded by His Spirit in the same way that he was surrounded by Father God's Spirit when … Continue reading In Christ

There is only one reason that a person should be anxious to the point of being paranoid. That reason is simply called "guilt". Loved ones, there is absolutely no reason to fear anything but Almighty God. That fear is a reverent respect for God and His infinite power, wisdom and knowledge. Christians a.k.a. Followers and … Continue reading Do Not Be Anxious

There is absolutely nothing in God’s Word against accumulating wealth. In fact, in the days of Jesus’ 1/2 brother James’ church, there were wealthy Christians who owned vast parcels of land. Without these wealthy Christians the church would not have been able to flourish and help the needy. While the Lord gives us the ability … Continue reading Wealth In Christ

Every morning my first prayers are as follows: Father God bridle my tongue today, help me to be quick to listen and slow to speak. Before I answer someone, help me to analyze what is being said and react carefully with restraint. Help me to place others above myself in importance and live my life … Continue reading Sample Morning Prayer

How does God appear to you? He appeared to Moses as the angel of the Lord in flames of fire within a bush at Horeb. When God appears to you, how do you respond? Moses answered God with doubt saying, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of … Continue reading Your Calling In Christ

The Lord allows for all of us to be tested from time to time, those who have committed their lives to Father God through Jesus. During difficult times when we are hard pressed for instant solutions we need to have two things: Faith and Courage. Like Moses, we need to trust God for direction in … Continue reading Be Strong and Courageous

“The eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He May strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” - 2 Chronicles 16:9 It’s all about your relationship to Father God through Jesus. Cast all cares and burdens upon Him and give Him all your attention, heart, mind, soul and strength … Continue reading Intimacy With God

We all have habits such as waking up early, going to bed late or even drinking too much coffee! There are seven spiritual habits that all followers of Jesus must abide by in order to achieve the type of life that Father God has planned for us. The first and foremost is prayer. Prayer was … Continue reading Habits

What is Love? I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. 2 John 5-6

Right Relationships Proverbs 27:17 To become the people God wants us to be, it’s essential that we choose the right relationships. They are extremely important because without them, we will be unable to accomplish much in life. We should pursue relationships with people who: • Build our confidence in God as well as in ourselves. … Continue reading Right Relationships

No need to feel guilty Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 Stay obedient to God’s commands and pray always to stay in the center of His … Continue reading No Condemnation For Us

The Apostles walked with Jesus, God’s child, during his three year ministry on earth. Just think if we could have had the same opportunity? What would you talk to Jesus about? How would he respond to our earthly wisdom? Of course, that was then and today we live by the Spirit that God the Father … Continue reading Anything You Ask For According To His Will

The best way to start the day is to begin with prayer. Many people wonder why they have days which tend to be filled with problems, nothing seems to work out or perhaps the unexpected happens. The reason is simple, they did not begin there day in prayer. Prayer, praise for all that Jesus has … Continue reading Best Way To Start Your Day

Encourage each other In Christ to strengthen your faith. Always pray In Spirit and continue to show unconditional love in all situations you find yourself in each day. Our greatest hope is eternal life and it’s coming soon. Stay strong and courageous. Pastor RossKeeping it 💯 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy … Continue reading In God’s Love

Answers to prayer require faith, hope and wisdom. Most people never hear from Jesus because they do not make prayer a priority. Wisdom is freely given to all who believe, to those who ask for it from Father God through Jesus. This wisdom is not what most expect, it’s not worldly wisdom. It’s tapping into … Continue reading Acquiring Wisdom

Confess or agree that Jesus is God’s Son and believe that Father God raised him from the dead. Now you’re saved and the blood of Christ has cleansed you of sin. No, it doesn’t mean you’ll never sin again, but you now have spiritual armor protecting you, convicting you to do right. You are no … Continue reading How Can I Be Saved?

Paul’s prayer is not just for the holy and faithful sisters and brothers In Christ at Colosse, it’s for everyone who believes and follows Jesus. Pray this prayer forward today: “For this reason since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the … Continue reading Paul’s Prayer

Jesus taught that we should forgive one another in all situations. While this is not easy to do, Jesus forgave each one of us on the cross for our collective rebellion against Father God. There are consequences for being unforgiving Including God not forgiving you in heaven, health problems from harboring bitterness. If we confess … Continue reading Forgive…

Acts 14 Trials come and go, sometimes it takes us to a place where we feel as though we have reached our limits. Paul and Barnabas were in Lystra and Derbe, Lycaonian cities, during their missions trip. The people thought they were God’s and started making sacrifices to them. Paul instilled that they were just … Continue reading How Did Apostle Paul Overcome Trials?

Have you ever been afraid or paranoid in public places, perhaps just afraid of the possibility of imminent danger? To be honest, I have, but then I remembered this verse from Jesus: Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of … Continue reading No Fear!

How should we live our lives? Ephesians 5:15-21 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be … Continue reading Living Holy

How should we live - continued: Colossians 3:12-17 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put … Continue reading Righteous Living

Here Jesus tells us that Sardis has a reputation of being alive, but states they are in fact dead. He then tells them to “wake up”.Sounds like the Pharisee’ of Jesus day. Matthew 23:27, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the … Continue reading To the Church in Sardis

It is the humble man whom God protects and liberates; it is the humble whom He loves and consoles. To the humble He turns and upon them bestows great grace, that after their humiliation He may raise them up to glory. He reveals His secrets to the humble, and with kind invitation bids them come … Continue reading The Key to Living a Christian Life Is Humility

What exactly is the purpose of the Bible? Believers live in a world that is filled with hostility and every kind of evil. The main focus of the Bible is to call Christians to a faithful life in Christ, a road map if you will. All the directions for living out a life that is … Continue reading Assurance and Warning

“God can’t give us peace and happiness apart from himself because there is no such thing.” — C.S. Lewis

The First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians Thessalonians was written around 51-52 AD by Apostle Paul. Paul founded this church during his 2nd missionary journey (Acts 17:1-9). He faced intense opposition by the Jews so he had to work fast, he was only there from 3 weeks to a few months time. When Paul … Continue reading Pros Thessalonikeis A…

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7 Apart from Jesus, there is no peace - not in a human's heart, … Continue reading Apart From Jesus = No Peace

Frank Laubach Frank Lauback (1884-1970) was a missionary in the Philippines in 1915. He founded churches on the island of Mindanao and was the Dean of Union College in Manila. He taught 45,000 to read and write and made significant strides in the lives of Christian Filipinos. "Submission is the first and last duty of … Continue reading Missionary to the Philippines

Who is Holy Spirit? In the next few post's the role of the Spirit will be described. To begin, the Spirit is not the Father and is not the Son. The Spirit is only the Spirit of both the Father and the Son and He is coequal to the Father and the Son thus belonging … Continue reading The Spirit

The reason Jesus set us free on the cross was to give us freedom from slavery to sin. Apostle Paul said, "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful...I will not be brought under the power of any" -1 Corinthians 6:12 What this means is that we have been freed from … Continue reading Freedom In Christ

The greatest interference that stands between you and Jesus is yourself. Too often we consider what others might think about our life In Christ. Jesus was always attacked by enemies, but He was not concerned about public opinion. We need to focus on the Spirit who lives in us and realize that we are different … Continue reading Who Are You Repping?

The best way to start the year is by building an extremely close relationship with God. So many people will say that they believe in God, but leave Jesus out. You cannot have a relationship with Father God without having been forgiven and cleansed by the blood of His Son, Jesus. Jesus is the Son … Continue reading Intimacy with God

Living the life of a follower of Jesus is never easy; however, there is one way to insure that you're living your best life In Christ. Obeying God is how we know that we are who we say we are In Christ. Obedience is the cornerstone to Christian living and it is always rewarded by … Continue reading Obeying God

God is not human, that he should lie,not a human being, that he should change his mind.Does he speak and then not act?Does he promise and not fulfill? - Numbers 23:19 Did you know there are approximately 40,000 promises in the Bible? When God promises something, according to his perfect will for your life, it … Continue reading 40,000+ Promises in The Word

Believers do not have to comprehend God's will just obey it. How much do you trust God? It is definitely hard sometimes especially if we are facing a situation that is dire whether that is having a complicated surgery or accepting the new job. This is where are faith comes into action. Faith is the … Continue reading God’s Will

Sowing the seeds of love... Luke 6:32-45 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from … Continue reading Strangers

Going through adversity, for the believers In Christ, will only last as long as it takes for God to accomplish His purpose in us. Everyone goes through unbearably difficult times whether that is facing an illness or needing financial help. How does Jesus fit into our suffering? Jesus suffered on the cross, but it was … Continue reading Do Not Lose Heart

Help, my faith is being challenged... How many times have we faced a situation where we have pretty much exhausted all options and still are in the same predicament? For example, looking for a job. Where is God in all of this, I mean He said that if we pray according to His will he … Continue reading Where is God?

Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly being pruned by God as we age In Christ. It’s difficult, especially when you’re young and face peer pressure amongst friends that do not share your faith. Sometimes there are cracks in the road and perhaps you’ll stumble in your faith. That’s perfectly normal because let’s … Continue reading Maturing In Christ

How can we keep our way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. (Psalms 119:9, 10 NASB) Obey God and leave the consequences to Him Pastor Ross

The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

Prayer is our greatest spiritual power and collectively we have the ability to use this gift, from God, to change the lives of those we pray for including ourselves. The reason we often do not find ourselves fulfilled as followers of Christ is that we simply haven’t prayed in earnest. It works this way: Prayer … Continue reading Prayer: The Greatest Spiritual Power

“...The purpose of grace is the perfection of the heart, not of the mind.” Jean-Pierre De Caussade

Consolation Any increase of faith, hope, and charity and any interior joy that calls and attracts to heavenly things, and to the salvation of one’s soul, inspiring it with peace and quiet in Christ our Lord. - Ignatius of Loyola

The Lord is the only person who has the right to be “Jealous”... The Lord declared to the children of Israel: “Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a Jealous God”- Exod. 34:14 “Apart from me there is no God,” says the Lord.- Isa. 44:6 Jealous is God’s … Continue reading God is A Jealous God

He who says, I believe in God, says more than he can justify, more than he knows, more even than he senses or suspects; he says that God’s reality is more real than his own life, that God is nearer than hands and feet, that he is the most sublime, but also the most common, … Continue reading Belief In God…

Salvation is only from God and takes away sin and sin’s punishment while restoring a righteous relationship with Him. The reward of Salvation is eternal life In Jesus. “And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.”- 1 John 5:11

For in Him the entire fullness of God’s nature dwells bodily- Colossians 1:19 Jesus is God and Jesus is fully man. This concept always leads us to think about things like, who do I pray too, The Father, Son or Spirit. For me, the easiest way is to pray to either because all three our … Continue reading Jesus: 100% God and 100% Man

Be ashamed when you sin, don’t be ashamed when you repent. Sin is the wound, repentance is the medicine. St. John Chrysostom

"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity." "If any man or woman seeks greatness, let him or her forget greatness and ask for truth, and he or she will find both." - Horace Mann As followers of Christ we have to ask God to help us to love and understand … Continue reading It’s About The Lost – Not Found

My goal is God Himself, not joy, nor peace,Nor even blessing, but Himself, my God;‘Tis His to lead me there–not mine, but His–At any cost, dear Lord, by any road. F. Brook

All redeemed persons are called saints according to the Bible. To sanctify means to separate. God's work of sanctification means that we are separated as God's people and made holy. We are no longer our own, we are children of God himself. We are saints in Christ and are called to live our lives in … Continue reading Who Are God’s Saints?

"[T]he Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost [are] three … not in condition, but in degree; not in substance, but in form; not in power, but in aspect; yet of one substance, and of one condition, and of one power, inasmuch as He is one God, from whom these degrees and forms and aspects … Continue reading Triune God

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man or woman availeth much"~James 5:16 Have you ever met someone that sat you down so he or she could pray for you? My favorite professor, Prosperly, would always ask me to join him after our Missions class while I was pursuing my MDiv. When we entered his … Continue reading Prayer Warriors Rock

Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.-Ps. 55:22 Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.-1 Peter 5:7 Old and New Testament versions of the same verse. The message is clear and it is to surrender to God by … Continue reading Unload Your Problems To Jesus

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 This is a promise from Father God to all who ask. Why start the day confused or with no plan of action when all you need to … Continue reading Do You Need Wisdom?

Who was Jeremiah? Jeremiah was the son of Hilkiah known as, “The Weeping Prophet” due to his laboring for40 years warning the Israelites with a message of doom for their blatant refusal to listen to and obey God. Jeremiah warned the stiff necked unrepentant people of Judah to come back to their God. His warnings … Continue reading Jeremiah

Genesis 1:2 says that In the beginning...and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. This is where it all begins for our understanding into the Spirit of God, to most of us known as a member of the Trinity. God can appear to us in any way he prefers. He appeared to Abraham, … Continue reading Who is Holy Spirit

"In former times, God, who is without form or body, could never be depicted. But now when God is seen in the flesh conversing with men, I make an image of the God whom I see. I do not worship matter; I worship the Creator of matter who became matter for my sake." —John of … Continue reading Jesus is God

"To know the Word of God, to live the Word of God, to preach the Word, to teach the Word, is the sum of all wisdom, the heart of all Christian service" - Charles E. Fuller

Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” Joshua 1:9 For all believers In Christ this is a command. We are told by Father God to stay strong and to have courage in all situations that live … Continue reading Be Strong And Courageous

Phil 4:6-8 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. How are we to pray? By praising and thanking God and making requests. … Continue reading Pray and Petition With Thanksgiving

As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ Phil 1:13 How about the believers? Do you feel pressure in your daily walk or is their a feeling that sometimes we are being spiritually persecuted? Stand firm and cast Satan into … Continue reading Stand Firm In The Faith

"Let us, therefore, foresake the vanity of the crowd and their false teachings, and turn back to the word delivered to us from the beginning."—Polycarp of Smyrna It doesn’t say to avoid the crowd, but to forsake the vanity of the crowd. Remember, we are different and have been “born again” of Spirit. The old … Continue reading Stick To The Word

Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Colossians 3:2-4 This is the summation of who we are In Christ. What does this … Continue reading Where Are Your Thoughts?

"Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand" Isaiah 41:10 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has … Continue reading Feeling Anxious?

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 In a rush this morning? Try to get up earlier each day and set a time for prayer. Prayer is the ultimate time saver because, in a way, you’re preparing your future according … Continue reading In A Rush?

“Every man is a mere breath.” ~Ps. 39:11 Life is zooming by at lightening speed. Therefore we need to be diligent to walk in the wisdom we receive from our brother In Christ, Jesus! Tomorrow we might be before the Lord so let’s be persistent in our faith. Remember our tongue can be a world … Continue reading Our Life Is A Vapor

But Jesus said, "Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me Luke 8:46 When was the last time you felt the heavenly power of Jesus himself? While He is not here physically, He lives in all who worship Him and have been cleansed in His blood. The best way to receive … Continue reading Power of Jesus Through Prayer

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 Have you memorized this special verse? By now you should have as it’s one of those often quoted scriptures that is filled with meaning. Jesus is letting us know that we need to lead a life … Continue reading Memorize Please

“Yes, I am coming soon.” Rev 22:20 - Jesus

“Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty” Job 5:17 Job’s wife said to him, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!” He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” Job 2:9-10 … Continue reading Overcoming Adversity

What is the character of Father God? But you, O Lord, are a gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. ~Psalm 86:15 GraciousSlow to angerLovingFaithful We are to imitate these saintly character traits in our daily walk. Being gracious to others, not getting angry, but staying humble, loving towards people and staying … Continue reading God’s Character

“The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that … Continue reading The Gospel

This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:22-24 You have been: RedeemedForgivenJustifiedReconciledSanctifiedandGlorified … Continue reading Born Again

Relax, surrender to God and be filled with peace and joy: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke … Continue reading Just Surrender Already

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. Matthew 16:25 Our brief life on earth is like a vapor compared to an eternity in heaven with God Himself and all those who turned their lives around In Christ. Each day we must give … Continue reading Transformation By The Spirit

Acts 9:15-16 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Paul’s conversion was not easy and came with a price. Paul was … Continue reading Suffering For Christ

A man’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way? ~Proverbs 20:24 So, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. ~Proverbs 3:5-6 That’s “Living by The Holy Spirit” … Continue reading Walking in Faith

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14 Adam and Eve and all who follow have been given … Continue reading The Narrow Gate

The Greatest Commandment Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself Matthew 22:37-39

Have you taken the test? Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test. 2 Corinthians 13:5 Pastor RossLet’s keep it 💯

Jesus is Y'Shua “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Where is he now? In us who believe and: Acts 3:21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he … Continue reading Y’Shua

Make your requests known to Jesus...if you never ask Him to bring you a desire of your heart the answer is always no. The key is, according to His will. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know … Continue reading Don’t Ask = Don’t Receive

The fruit of righteousness will be peace;the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. ~Isaiah 32:17 Pastor RossKeeping it 💯