All of us struggle w/ pride – it is in our nature! It came from the sin in the garden. And it exalts the self! The root of pride, division…
In this chapter, Jesus showed His disciples that God’s view of the greatest looks very different from the carnal view they had in mind. A holy life produces a lowly…
Sometimes, our prideful heart needs spiritual surgery in order to get our eyes off of us and on to the Lord. God has compassion for even the most wicked among…
When we have been disobedient to God, we must repent immediately once we have recognized our sin. Jonah’s disobedience caused him to nearly drown, but God did not give Jonah…
When God commands us to do something, the proper response is obedience. When we act in disobedience, there will be consequences. God commissioned Jonah to bring a message to the…
Obedience to God almost always guarantees opposition from those who oppose God. The question is, how do we handle the adversity? Resorting to prayer by faith is the proper response.…
As believers, we must stand firm in the Lord, living in light of His imminent return. To stand firm in the Lord requires practicing Christian living through Christ’s strength.
Like a runner stretching toward the goal of the prize at the finish line, the Christian has a goal in life. In Christ, our goal on earth is to know Jesus…
Our Christian lives are to be characterized by humility. We are to look out for the interest of others – we are to be others centered. Jesus’ mind, His attitude,…
Regardless of circumstances in life, are we joyfully Living in Christ? Do we live for Christ? Do we recognize that Christ lives in us (to live is Christ, and to die is…