... to win in all situations, to maintain your status, to improve your present status and to prevent falling away. For Christians, sin is a constant war we have to fight. Sin is throwing a lot of complex and ...

... is key in dealing with present and future discouragement. Christ is the strongest pillar we can have and that’s why we all need to be Christians if were are not yet converted. Be diligent in Christ and ...

... insisted, “I am the man.”" (NIV) John 9:8-9 Bible reading: John 9 Never judge a person by appearance or because of their present condition. I had a new view of John chapter 9 this week as I read of ...

... love is forevermore. Effective Christians see with the eyes of faith which can pierce through the present darkness and see the glory of God awaits them. The outlook of life may be gloomy. It may seem ...

... enough with what I told the Lord; maybe I wasn’t bold enough when I presented my case; maybe I am not being persistent; maybe I am not showing God my level of faith in his word; maybe I still doubt God’s ...

... this passage to mean that the one lost sheep is more important than the ninety-nine. But that misrepresents the heart of the Shepherd. This parable is not about preference, but about pursuit. The Shepherd’s ...

... and more anxious moments. How are we to manage the present and future anxious moments? Do not worry about things outside your circle of influence like the Bible said not to worry about tomorrow (Matt. ...

... our sinful hideouts, for He is Omnipresent. And we can be who we are made to be if only we do not resist the corrections of the Lord. May we boldly come to God when we fall or falter for the needed shelter. ...

... I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” (NIV) Habakkuk 3:17-18 I just love this prayer from Habakkuk. I live in Canada which is a real blessing, but it also presents a spiritual ...

... was elected ambassador to an enemy nation. His alacrity to serve his nation was laudable, and so he was trusted by his people. In preparation to represent his country in the enemy nation, he had to learn ...

... his faith and correct persons who teach false doctrines (1 Tim 1:3). How much attention do we pay to the scriptures? Is it the same as with our lecture notes, the newspapers, business presentations and ...

... and responsibility by their Master. Your resources and others come from the Master you are representing. Ambassadors are temporal officers in their country of work just as Christians are ambassadors in ...

... the deceitfulness of sin (Hebrews 3:12-13). This is why we should always try to be present at church meetings so that we can stir up love and good works among ourselves (Hebrews 10:24-25). Brighten someone' ...

In my thirty years of being a Christian, I have observed a number of different methods of presenting the Gospel to the lost. The brotherhood continues to look for the perfect method. I heard someone ...

... upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness ...

  “We are Christ’s ambassadors” (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:20a A country selects an ambassador to represent them in the highest manner to another land. As a result, great care is taken by the president ...

... ours to God, He directs our paths, though the road may be slimly or sketchy. We are, therefore, entreated to give our all to God by presenting our bodies as living sacrifices to God (Romans 12:1). Man, ...

... In doing so, God’s presence is ever present and true happiness is achieved, even in the mist of the seemingly unforgivable conditions that others may find unbearable to handle. Today, take a good look ...

"…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (NIV) Isaiah 40:31 The Will of ...

... instead use it to help others and to glorify Him. One of my favorite passages regarding money comes from 1 Timothy 6:17-19 which says: "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant ...