Monthly Archives: March 2016

AM I POSITIONED FOR FRUITFULNESS?

JOHN 15:1-4: “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You … Continue reading

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IS GOD REALLY IN CONTROL?

PSALM 89:8-9: “O LORD God of Armies, who is like you? Mighty LORD, even your faithfulness surrounds you. You rule the raging sea. When its waves rise, you quiet them.” (GW‬) OBSERVATION: Is God really in control? This is a … Continue reading

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IS FAITH A “PRIVATE” MATTER?

JOHN 12:42-43, 46: “Many rulers believed in Jesus. However, they wouldn’t admit it publicly because the Pharisees would have thrown them out of the synagogue. They were more concerned about what people thought of them than about what God thought … Continue reading

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SICKNESS AND SIN?

JOHN 9:1-5: “As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been born blind. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, why was this man born blind? Did he or his parents sin?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents … Continue reading

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ARE YOU A “SELF MADE” MAN (WOMAN)?

DEUTERONOMY 8:17-18: “You may say to yourselves, “I became wealthy because of my own ability and strength.” But remember the LORD your God is the one who makes you wealthy. He’s confirming the promise which he swore to your ancestors. … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE RESPOND WHEN THE ANSWER IS – “NO”

DEUTERONOMY 3:23-25: “Then I pleaded with the LORD: “Almighty LORD, you have ⌊only⌋ begun to show me how great and powerful you are. What kind of god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and … Continue reading

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HOW DO YOU PICK A CHURCH HOME?

JOHN 4:21-24: “Jesus told her, “Believe me. A time is coming when you Samaritans won’t be worshiping the Father on this mountain or in Jerusalem. You don’t know what you’re worshiping. We ⌊Jews⌋ know what we’re worshiping, because salvation comes … Continue reading

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GOD…LOVE…and HELL

JOHN 3:19-21: “This is why people are condemned: The light came into the world. Yet, people loved the dark rather than the light because their actions were evil. People who do what is wrong hate the light and don’t come … Continue reading

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THINK ABOUT THE MERCY OF GOD!

 NUMBERS 1:44-46: “Moses, Aaron, and the 12 leaders of Israel, each representing his own family, added up these totals. So the Israelites were registered by households. The grand total of men who were at least 20 years old and eligible … Continue reading

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DOES A CHRISTIAN EVER RETIRE?

PSALM 71:17-18: “O God, you have taught me ever since I was young, and I still talk about the miracles you have done. Even when I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me live to … Continue reading

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