Forgiveness

How Close are You Willing to Go?

How Close are You Willing to Go?

James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Come close to God is the command. He will come close to you is the promise. James identifies five ways you can grow spiritually and come closer to God. 1.) […]

Acceptance is Key, Part 2

Acceptance is Key, Part 2

I Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. There are four things that you must be fully persuaded of concerning Christ: 2.) You must be persuaded that living a Christ-like, godly lifestyle is profitable for […]

Unlawful Pursuits

Unlawful Pursuits

  John 8:4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Adultery is the Greek word moicheuó (moy-khyoo’-o), which is to have unlawful intercourse with another’s wife: or with another’s husband.  The believer is married to Jesus and to chase after other gods is the same as committing […]

Close Friends

Close Friends

Proverbs 17:9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. NLT When a close friend promises to have your back in difficult situations, your expectation is that he will honor his word. Jesus told His disciples that trouble was brewing against Him and before the night was over, He […]

The Bigger Man

The Bigger Man

Genesis 13:8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. It is better to live in peace with your brother, sister, wife, etc. than to be at war. There is no advantage to living in […]