Simple Acts Of Love Go A Long Way Greetings Reader In John's third epistle, the apostle commended Gaius for his simple acts of love and kindness. It impressed John because he heard about it from the traveling teachers who received it. As thrilled as John was to hear what Gaius did, he encouraged him to take his acts of love to the next level. I can identify with the teachers who received his hospitality because my wife and I traveled as full-time evangelists for over eight years. I want you...
9 days ago • 1 min read
How To Strengthen Your Faith Greetings Reader We don't measure our faith by its size. Jesus said that faith the size of a mustard seed is all we need. We measure it by its strength. The Apostle Peter enlightened us on how we can strengthen our faith. The apostle laid out for us the process that we need to maintain a life of faith. We will look at each individual step in this process from our text in 2 Peter. During the tense time of the arrest of Jesus and His crucifixion, Peter's faith acted...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Let The Holy Spirit Guide Your Life Greetings Reader In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul began talking about our freedom in Christ. He shifted his focus by discussing the need to let the Holy Spirit guide our lives. Paul concluded the chapter with a three-part exhortation. After he encouraged us to follow the leading of the Spirit, he said that we should not become conceited, provoke one another, or be jealous of one another. Today's post is inspiring and encouraging. God Bless Robin Click here...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Overcome Temptation And Endure The Trials Of Life Greetings Reader Wouldn't you like to overcome every temptation that entices you? I know I would. Of course Satan only temps me with things that will get my attention. So what entices me may not be a temptation at all for you, but he'll find something that will tempt you. God, though, doesn't leave us to fend for ourselves as this roaring lion tries to devour us. James gives great insight of how we can overcome temptations and endure tests...
19 days ago • 1 min read
When You Share The Gospel Message But It's Rejected Greetings Reader What happens when we share the gospel message with someone uninterested in hearing it? Yet, during your presentation, the Holy Spirit brings conviction upon them, making them very uncomfortable. You think they are right on the brink of making a decision for Jesus when they reject it in one way or another. How do you feel when they walk away in the same spiritual condition as before your conversation? Do you feel like a...
23 days ago • 1 min read
God Is Our Shield And Our Protection Greetings Reader The book of Psalms mentions the word "shield" twenty times. Fourteen of those references speak directly of God as our shield. Today in the scripture we'll look at it says God is my shield. A word that has become popular today is bundle. When trying to sell something the sales person might throw something else in to sweeten the pot. They call that bundling or "you can purchase the whole bundle. God also knows how to bundle things together....
26 days ago • 1 min read
Why Do We Go To Church? Greetings Reader Before we start, I don't want you to think that I am questioning the church or its purpose. Instead, I'd like you to ask yourself, "Why do I go to church?" I don't want you to ask what motivates me to go to church, but what is my motive for being there? There are right reasons and wrong ones. However, going for the wrong reason can turn into the right one, as it did for me years ago. I believe you will enjoy today's post. God Bless Robin Click here to...
30 days ago • 1 min read
The Devil Is Defeated, Despite What You See Greetings Reader Satan targeted Peter, one of Jesus' closest friends, and tried to trip him up. Jesus even told Peter how he would fall, yet he still fell. Below is the scripture verse we're using today. Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22:31-32 Before you read...
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Set Apart By God To Be Like Him Greetings Reader David, the author of Psalm 4, faced many enemies. He always turned from those against him toward the One who was for him. He was sure of the relationship he had with God. You can be sure of this: God set apart the godly for himself. The Lord will answer when I call to him. Because of this relationship he enjoyed with the Lord, he boldly asked God several times to declare his innocence. · Declare me righteous, O Lord, for I am innocent, Psalm...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read