The Holy Spirit seeks a deep and intimate fellowship and intimacy with us. The Word tells us that we were created in the image and likeness of God – Gen 1:26. In other words, because we are made in God’s own image and likeness, there are some things which we share with Him… For example, our ability to think and be creative is one thing we have because we share His likeness with Him. An... »
The Bible lets us know that the Gospel of Christ (the Word of God), is the power of God. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Cor 1:18 In other words, the power, or the energy of God is communicated to our spirits when we listen to, or hear the Word of God. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing ... »
God made man to rule and have dominion over the earth and God’s creatures in it. And God saith, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness, and let them RULE over fish of the sea, and over fowl of the heavens, and over cattle, and OVER ALL THE EARTH, and over every creeping thing that is creeping on the earth.’ Genesis 1:26 YLT You were born to be a king. You ought not to be go... »
Being one with a strategic mindset can change the life of anyone, and those who think strategically are usually the ones who become successful in life. It takes strategic thinking and planning to make anything at all hugely successful. It takes strategic planning to become the best student, the best worker, the best businessman or manager, or the owner of an institution or establishment. It takes ... »
Some say patience is a virtue, and some say the patient get nothing. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4 NKJV In the verse above, when the Bible says ‘trials’ what it actually means is ‘... »
Hello all, I hope we are good! This morning, I woke up thinking about an issue that has seemingly refused to go away, and I was almost feeling down. Then I remembered a verse of scripture that I feel like sharing with you now. So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 HCSB God was actually using this ... »
Ephesians 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. The Bible let’s us know here that the 5-fold ministry is primarily for the equipping of the saints (everyone is a saint in God’s house – this does not mean they are fully grown... »
The mind is a powerful place. It houses our intellect, our will, our emotions, our memories, our habits, our character and the way we do things generally. Contrary to general belief, the way we do things and our general character is not determined by inheritance and largely unchangeable. Actually, researchers have discovered that genetics, or inheritance does not play as large a role in behavior a... »
The most powerful force in the universe is the Word of God. In the Gospel of John, talking about Jesus, the Bible says: John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. In other words, Jesus is the Word of God. Then in the book of Colossians, the Bible, talking about Jesus says: Colossians 1:16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that a... »
James 2:14-22 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, i... »
