Judgment Seat of Christ The word judgment may invoke images of a courtroom, of judges passing down judgment and criminals being walked away in cuffs. Or maybe it is an image of injustice and fear. Whatever comes to mind when you hear the word judgment, I want to share another image. An image that will… Continue reading Glory Bound
Holy Spirit led Our pastor at Pekin First Church of God, Pastor Steve, said it best when he stood up at the pulpit last Sunday and said, “Sanctification is inviting the Holy Spirit to take total control of our lives.” After accepting Christ's sacrifice of the cross for us, we are made right in God’s… Continue reading Am I sanctified?
Justification? Sanctification? As you study the Bible or attend Bible studies or church service (depending on the version of the bible you use) you may run into words like these. If you are new to bible reading or have been away for a while (like I had), these words may be intimidating or overwhelming. Never… Continue reading Words to know
In my last four posts, I talked about quieting our minds as we enter a time of prayer and devotion, getting prepared for our time with Jesus, expecting God to respond when we pray, and how to be persistent and consistent in our prayer and devotional life. This week we will talk about why we… Continue reading Thy Will Be Done
Charles H. Spurgeon once said, “A Bible that is falling apart, usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” He is on to something. I remember when I was young, about to move out of my parent’s house, I found an old bible. The pages were torn on the edges, creased, and filled with notations in the… Continue reading Ragged Bibles and calloused Knees
When it comes to having a thriving prayer and devotional life, consistency is key. Even if you are struggling with a delayed answer or an answer you don’t understand. The best thing you can do is keep praying. “Pray without ceasing” as 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us. There are many hindrances to a consistent prayer… Continue reading Forever Praying
Make it your own. Before diving into your quiet time with Jesus, you will need to make sure that you have all the things you need, so you can get the most out of your time with Jesus. There is nothing worse than getting comfortable and deep in prayer only to hear the Lord speak… Continue reading Prepared and Expecting
"Be still and Know that I am God..." Psalms 46:10 The Journey Begins For so many years I knew about God, I was culturally Christian. I attended church and said the right things. I did it because that is how I grew up and I thank God for it. I am truly thankful to have… Continue reading Morning Tea with Jesus
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