Category: Fear of the Lord
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eager anticipation keeps us living productively.
An eager anticipation of the return of Christ keeps us living a life of productivity. In scripture we find three admonitions given to us about the Lord’s return: Watch Faithfully God’s Word encourages us to: “Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.”1 Corinthians 16:13 CSB “But…
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Obedience always brings blessings
When we say yes to God’s simple requests, we receive some of life’s most wonderful blessings. God’s simple requests act as a stepping stone towards His greatest blessings in our lives. Simon Peter is an illustration of this principle. One day while Jesus was speaking to a large crowd, Jesus…
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promise to provide.
God assumes full responsibility for our needs when we obey Him. A question to ponder: Do you really believe God is able and eager to meet all your needs? In times when the season of our life seems to be going perfect, that is always a yes. But when the…
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fight from your knees.
The key to winning spiritual warfare is from the posture of your knees. First, I need to say that we do not fight men or circumstances. We fight against evil. “Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that…
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the gap.
The question of the ages: If the gospel is supernatural, then why doesn’t it seem to make more of a difference in the lives of so many who claim to believe it? That is a great question! Skeptics ask it and fellow brothers and sisters ask it. I believe it…
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mountains that obscure faith
I have been exploring this idea of mountains. I love the mountains here in Colorado. While I am on my missions trip this next year, I am going to miss them! Jesus spoke and said that just a small faith will move mountains. 20 “Because of your little faith,” he told them. “For truly…
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The Cup that Changed Eternity
As we enter into Easter weekend I am reminded of a sermon I heard at the start of my journey. It was through this sermon I began to realize who my Savior is. I knew of Jesus, but didn’t know Him on a personal relatable level to me. 39 And he…
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Happiness comes through Tears
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 How can happiness be tied to mourning? when i think of mourning I think about mourning a great loss. the death of a family member or friend. Dictionary.com defines mourning as, “the expression of deep sorrow for someone…
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If….. you’re Happy and….
You know what I love most about waking up? I love having a praise and worship song in my head. I love waking up and my heart is already singing praise before I know it. We all know that little song, if your happy and you know it, clap your…
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Get Closer
No one ever explained what it meant to have a relationship with my Heavenly Father or Jesus. I was taught it was following the rules. I was not taught about the Holy Spirit. It was hardly ever mentioned that how much God loved me or the love of Christ. Sure,…
It Starts Small 