Whole Gospel To Whole World
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." -James 1:12 James---the brother of Jesus, was one of the chief leaders in the church at Jerusalem. James, along with Peter and Paul,... Continue Reading →
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? In this chapter, Paul is clarifying that an increase in grace doesn't result in an increase in sin. This should be clear... Continue Reading →
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin (Ps. 51:1-2) Heavenly Father, have mercy on me. Grant me favor according to your grace and truth. For I know I have sinned and... Continue Reading →
Don't ever give up!Follow your aspirations. And you will succeed. I hope this haiku provides encouragement to your soul. No matter how difficult your aspirations and goals are---never give up. Continue to persevere and you will succeed. Don't ever lose hope. May the Lord give you wisdom, strength, and courage to follow your dreams. In... Continue Reading →
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 The Apostle Paul has spent the previous chapters carefully arguing in favor... Continue Reading →
The stars brightly shineIn the dark wintery glow.But God shines brighter! Did you know our sun is a star that burns at 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit? This temperature is incredible. However, some of the stars shining in the night sky can be as scorching as 200 million degrees Fahrenheit at their core! This is unfathomable. Despite... Continue Reading →
Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved (Ps. 47:1-4). Dear Heavenly Father, my... Continue Reading →
Evangelism is defined as, "the God-given ability to share the gospel with non-believers in a relevant, practical, and engaging way so that they choose to become followers of Jesus." This definition encapsulates the heart of the great commission---to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Matt. 28:19-20; Lk. 14:23; Mk.... Continue Reading →
I set my gaze towardThe blue ocean horizonAnd see God's greatness. Have you ever stood on the beach and just gazed toward the ocean horizon? Even though I have been to the ocean many times, this incredible view still takes my breath away. I am reminded of how small of a creature I am and... Continue Reading →
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus (Gal 3:28)." God despises racism. Any type of prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed to a certain racial or ethnic group should never be tolerated. It's clear from Scripture the Lord does... Continue Reading →
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