As Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross (Matthew 16:24), we must recognize that difficulties will intensify as His return approaches. The closer we come to the return of Christ, the greater the spiritual resistance and challenges we will face. Yet, these trials are an opportunity to grow in faith, prepare for His coming, and remain steadfast in our hope of eternal life with Him.
As Christians, we are called to submit to government authority, even when the world around us grows more corrupt. Romans 13 reminds us that God establishes all authority. Our focus should remain on representing God’s kingdom faithfully, while staying obedient to the government and trusting in His ultimate plan.
Have you ever considered what you'd do if Jesus asked you to give up everything you own? In Matthew 19:16-30, a young man is faced with this very challenge. Jesus tells him to sell all his possessions and give to the poor if he wants to inherit eternal life. This story pushes us to ask ourselves: would we be willing to make that sacrifice? Would we trade our material comforts for the promise of Heaven? As we navigate the crossroads of life, we are constantly choosing between fleeting worldly gains and the eternal peace offered through faith.
In John 13:2-11, we see a powerful moment when Jesus washes His disciples’ feet. This act […]
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In Matthew 13:18-23, Jesus teaches us that how we receive the Word of God determines whether it bears fruit in our lives. Are distractions, worries, or hardships keeping you from growing in faith? Discover how to cultivate good soil in your heart and live a life that reflects the truth of God's Word. 🌾 #ReceivingTheWord #ParableOfTheSower #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInAction #LastDaysLiving
The post discusses the challenge Christians face in practicing humility, emphasizing the countercultural nature of this virtue in a self-promoting world. Using Philippians 2:3-8, the author highlights Jesus' example of humility through service, obedience, and sacrifice. The message encourages adopting Christ's mindset, focusing on serving others daily, empowered by His Spirit.
Explore the Parable of the Weeds from Matthew 13:24-30 and learn its significance in distinguishing true believers from imposters. Reflect on your faith, commitment to Christ, and actions to ensure you are not an imposter among Christians. Use our guide to self-scrutinize, compare teachings to God's Word, and cultivate genuine faith.
In Matthew 13:44-52, Jesus shares several parables to illustrate the value of the kingdom of heaven. These teachings provide profound insights into why heaven should be a Christian's ultimate treasure.
Our world is upside down. Socializing anywhere but online is now frowned upon and in several places around the world, it is against local "laws" (I use the term loosely, as these are better described as dictates by local government officials) due to the Coronavirus. We are fast closing in on the first year of "two weeks to slow the spread". These mandates have radically changed our lives. We can have an offline discussion about whether or not the mandates are effective - I'm not going to try to make that case here, I have more important items to cover.
During the current pandemic and all of the local mandates and guidelines of staying home, social distancing, or wearing a mask - we had an election that included on the ballot the race for President of the United States. You may feel that the race was run fairly, or you may feel that the race was wrought with fraud.