1 John 4:17 gives the child of God great comfort and courage. When we believe in Christ for salvation, He takes away fears and feelings of emptiness.
Read MoreJohn writes about that which overpowers all emptiness & fear: that is the love of God as seen in the life of Jesus & a love perfected in His people.
Read MoreOf all the roughly 7,400 languages that are spoken around the world, only about 800 of them have the full Bible translated into their language.
Read MoreBecause "the steadfast love of the Lord endures forever" (Psalm 136), there is nothing you can do to make God love you more or less.
Read MoreGod doesn't need us, but he delights in using us. Perhaps he used me a few years ago to water the good seed of the Gospel planted in a camper's heart.
Read MoreYou never know how any little conversation could be a divine appointment. Look for how the Lord might be opening doors to spiritual conversation.
Read MoreIt is such a blessing to see those whom you have served and poured into growing in the Lord and walking faithfully with Him.
Read MoreWhoever—anyone—can believe and be saved: from the pauper to the prince, from the servant to the sultan—whosoever!
Read MoreIs Jesus on your mind and the Gospel coming out of your mouth?
Read MoreWhen we believe in Jesus for salvation, God comes to dwell in us. It is the power of the Holy Spirit living within us that enables us to truly love.
Read MoreA powerful example of the world seeing God through the love of the church is Acts 2:44-47. The people in Jerusalem saw the way the believers treated one another, and they wanted to be a part.
Read MoreJohn says "no one has seen God," but other biblical authors talk about seeing God. Is this a contradiction?
Read MoreBecause of God's love for us, we ought to love others. What are you doing at your church to obey this word? What are you doing to manifest your love?
Read MoreThe popular definition of love is tainted with notions of self. We love out of ulterior motives. This is unlike God's love.
Read MoreHave you ever attempted something so big that failure is guaranteed unless the Lord does it?
Read MoreHow do you react when God interrupts your plans? Do you get upset, or do you pause and try to see what plans God has for you?
Read MoreI served as the camp pastor for Go Tell Camp recently and had a blast. This was my second time serving in this capacity.
Read MoreWhy end the week on worship music? I believe this is a pivotal input that all followers of Jesus should have in their life, both listening and participating!
Read MoreIs going to church a priority input for you? Church is my weekly reset & priority realignment, a weekly time to solely focus on Jesus & what He has for me.
Read MoreWe need to LIVE in community. We need to be known by the people around us but especially do life closely together with a key group of fellow believers.
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