Christmas and New Years Special Gift And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word… Continue reading What is the Purpose of Your Life?
Category: Life
Are you running on the road or in the ditch?
Jesus is the Only Why that Will Satisfy But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.John 4:14 Taken from the Back to the Basics Course Workbook … For… Continue reading Are you running on the road or in the ditch?
Why Do You Do What You Do?
There is always a reason... A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.Luke 6:45 There is a reason… Continue reading Why Do You Do What You Do?
Bearing the Cross of Christ
Jesus was able to endure His cross because He was thinking of you! Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:2 As a runner,… Continue reading Bearing the Cross of Christ
Rest for Your Soul
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For He that is entered into His rest, He also hath ceased from His own works, as God did from His.Hebrews 4:9-10 As I write this, I am recovering from a foot surgery. Limited in the physical activities I can do, I rest my body… Continue reading Rest for Your Soul
Sit Back and Relax
And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.Psalm 9:10 Trust. Trusting God. What does that mean to you? How does trusting God play out in your life as a believer?First of all, let's start off by Biblically defining the word 'trust'.… Continue reading Sit Back and Relax
Debunking the Saying,“I don’t need to rest, I’ll rest when I die.”
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.Psalm 116:7 The saying, “I don’t need to rest, I’ll rest when I die” is actually quite common among the older generation. It doesn’t seem to come up very often in today’s society because we “youngsters” seem to think we are… Continue reading Debunking the Saying,“I don’t need to rest, I’ll rest when I die.”
A Runners Battleground
Meditation, Mantras, and Repetitive Words Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.2 Corinthians 10:5 A runner’s battleground is in their mind. Every runner knows that in order to keep going, they must learn to control their… Continue reading A Runners Battleground
The Key to Freedom is…
A Runners Limitations I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.Galatians 2:20 Freedom is something the United States is… Continue reading The Key to Freedom is…
When seasons of waiting draw on forever…
Why are their seasons of waiting? And what should we do in the meantime? Seasons of waiting can be enjoyable if you keep your eyes on Christ and be faithful in the little, remembering that this is training ground for what's ahead. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because… Continue reading When seasons of waiting draw on forever…