Week 7 – Blinded Faith
12 For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very […]
Read moreWeek 6 – In service of the King
Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function]. 1 Corinthians 12:27 As we come to the realization that our bodies are not our own, that they actually belong to the Lord who not only created them but willingly paid the ultimate price […]
Read moreWeek 5 – Sharpening our thinking
2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], Romans 12:2 Consider the following statement: We choose to shape our lives (our thinking) on the knowledge of those […]
Read moreWeek 4 – Spirit led and Spirit driven
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. Matthew 7:24 – […]
Read moreWeek 3 – Real maturity looks like…
Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. Psalms 23:4 I think it is important that we understand the following: while we journey through this life, the Lord never […]
Read moreWeek 2 – The interior Designer
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. Psalm 139:23 – 24 If you have ever had the privilege of doing some interior decorating within your home, you know exactly […]
Read moreWeek 1 – A journey begins with a decision
‘Not everyone, who says to Me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven…’ Matthew 7:21 Words, I am certain, that would rattle any person who calls themselves a Christian down to their core. Whenever Jesus speaks, one has to sit up and take note. After all, these are not just the mere words of […]
Read moreRoadblocks
I was thinking about roadblocks the other day. By this I mean the mental roadblocks we have set up within our minds that stop us from growing, or fulfilling a dream within ourselves. Give this some thought… what stops you from stepping out and grabbing hold of that which you desire to accomplish? You will […]
Read moreUncharted waters
What a year this has been! We say this every year but looking back one can see that previous years did not hold a candle to everything that happened in 2020. To say the least: This has been a tough year for all of us: From increased financial burdens, Frustration from being stuck at home, […]
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