“Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” -John 3:3 NIV “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” -Mark 10:15 NIV Moving through childhood, the teenage years and […]
Category: finishing well
“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:2 Just a few days ago, resolutions were made, vows taken, but already some of us may have slipped off the track. Time
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 Megalomania: -Obsession with the exercise of power, especially in regards to the domination of others. – Delusion about one’s own power or importance. How would you describe success? Webster’s says this: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose, the attainment of popularity or
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deut:31:8 There is a very good reason why the Lord tells us repeatedly not to be discouraged. Discouragement and depression of the spirit actually causes our attitude, our gaze, to be
“If you stood before the Lord, King of the Universe today, and He asked you: “Why should I let you into Heaven?” What would you say? My nephew, Ryan Nemets, died unexpectedly & tragically last week. It could’ve been more tragic. The biggest question I had was not how he died, but where he
“For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone.” Romans 14:7 ” A winter’s day, In a deep and dark December, I am alone, Gazing from my window to the streets below, I am a rock, I am an island. I’ve built walls, A fortress deep and mighty,
In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:4,5 In nature there is a common phenomenon whereby certain plants and animals turn towards the direction of the light for nourishment. This phenomenon is known as positive phototaxis, and
“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not