“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15, ESV) Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom” (Matthew 6:33). He tells us to pray, “your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:10). The first thing Jesus says in the Gospel of Mark is: “the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1:15). So many of the parables are … [Read more...] about Kingdom Come
Devotions
I Refuse to Be Offended
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. (Proverbs 19:11, ESV) Let me start off by saying I don’t like it. I don’t like that NFL players are taking a knee during the national anthem. But I also don’t like the President condemning the NFL players and using language unbecoming of the Presidential office. I may not like it, but I refuse to … [Read more...] about I Refuse to Be Offended
The Trinity of Relationships
There are three basic relationships in life. These three relationships are: A relationship with God A relationship with self A relationship with others This is the Trinity of relationships. The first relationship is the relationship we have with God. It is said that Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship. It all starts with a relationship with God. … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Relationships
Verse of the Week: Matthew 18:19
“Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18:19, ESV) I share a verse of the week every Sunday. Use this verse to meditate, pray, and ponder for the next seven days. Memorize it! Let the Scriptures transform your mind and heart. See how the Word of God makes all the difference. … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: Matthew 18:19
Look Up to God and Out to Others
For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. (2 Corinthians 1:5, ESV) Today we conclude seven reasons you feel empty. The seventh is an unexpressed faith. Our faith is not something to keep to ourselves. It is something to be lived out loud. It is something to be expressed and shared. But we get so focused on … [Read more...] about Look Up to God and Out to Others