God's Will
Article: Accepting God's Will
Photo courtesy of CreationSwap/LuisToro 1. There are times when we will not accept God’s will because it is not inline with what we want to do or believe is right at the time. In reading the story of Jonah, he was called of God to go to Ninevah to cry against it. Jonah therefore arose and fled from the presence of God in the opposite direction of Ninevah (Jonah 1:1-3). After he spoke against the city, it is discovered that He didn’t want to see the people of Ninevah repent of their evil (Jonah 4:1-3). He knew God would forgive them if they repented of their evil. There are many things God will...
Article: Enemies of the Household
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/steved_np3 Matthew 10:34-37 (KJV) - Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. When we read these sayings of Jesus, some immediate images come to mind about the...
Article: Enter Through the Narrow Door
Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/sumeja Luke 13:22-30 (KJV) - And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye...
Article: Everyone Has a Purpose
Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto/Douglas Shelton Each person is important to God and to His purpose for mankind. In some way, each person will be used to fulfill God's purpose. As a Christian, I've struggled for many years trying to understand my specific purpose in life. Here is what I've learned so far: 1. Everyone has a purpose. Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Each person is called to a specific function to display...
Article: Finding the Right Church
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/svilen001 Many people are looking for a good church home. They want to find a church that has... specific ministries good preaching/teaching (at the least the style they like) good location friendly people loving atmosphere great service to every one of your needs As they travel throughout their city, they will may find a church with 4 out of their 6 desires and they will move to the next church...and the next one...However, there is one one requirement for finding a church home:
Article: Knowing God's Voice
Photo courtesy of istockphoto.com/Spectral-Design John 10:1-18 (KJV) - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice...
