22 It is because of the Lord’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, Because His [tender] compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22 – 23 When you think about it, failure has two sides to it – there’s the failure we cause others from our side and the failure […]
Read moreWeek 17 – Part of the journey
18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:18 – 20 We begin today […]
Read moreWeek 16 – Daily practice…
8 So produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin]; Matthew 3:8 Over the last couple of weeks we have been speaking about the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to deal with the hidden sins that find themselves […]
Read moreWeek 15 – Write it down
“Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. Habakkuk 2:2 Part of submission means to be willing to follow the set of instructions given by those who lead us, to run and put action to it. Without action, those set of instructions become futile. I wonder how many […]
Read moreWeek 14 – Your test in progress
He said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the LORD’S anointed, to put out my hand against him, since he is the anointed of the LORD.” 1 Samuel 24:6 We are busy considering the following question: How do you submit to the authority of a leader […]
Read moreWeek 13 – Warning: Proceed with Caution
23 Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart; Test me and know my anxious thoughts; 24 And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way. Psalms 139:23 – 24 As Christians and as ministers, we spend a great deal of our time highlighting the benefits of becoming […]
Read moreWeek 12 – One Word…
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you know and have understanding. Job 38:4 I can remember a time when my wife and I were in the courting stages of our relationship. It really is just such a wonderful and relaxed time – very few cares and simply enjoying one another’s […]
Read moreWeek 11 – Humble little souls
14 But He said, “Leave the children alone, and do not forbid them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Have you ever sat down and watched little children playing with one another? It really is the most bizarre thing to watch at times and all one can […]
Read moreWeek 10 – Truth and lies…
43 Why do you misunderstand what I am saying? It is because [your spiritual ears are deaf and] you are unable to hear [the truth of] My word… …When he lies, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar and the father of lies and half-truths. John 8:43 – 44 We […]
Read moreWeek 9 – Check your stance
He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. Proverbs 18:1 One of our enemy’s greatest strategies in winning any battle is to isolate his victims. While this is a cowardly stance in any battle, it is an incredibly effective one. How many great men […]
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