Pure Heart: The Prerequisite for Entering into God’s Presence
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who shall stand in his holy place? Psalm 24:3 KJV In our previous discussions, we delved into the intricate nature...
Blessed in Mourning: The Promise of Eternal Comfort
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NIV To mourn is to feel or show grief or deep sorrow or regret. However, you may want...
Mountain-Climbing with Jesus: The Path to Genuine Discipleship
And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: Matthew...
True Faith in Action
But someone will say, “One person has faith, another has actions.” My answer is, “Show me how anyone can have faith without actions. I will show you my faith by...
Dead But Alive: Choose Righteousness
Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have...
God’s Proximity: Your Response to Sin
“Am I only a God nearby,” declares the Lord, “and not a God far away?” Jeremiah 23:23 NIV In the chapter twenty-three of Jeremiah, we read of God’s solemn denunciation...
Obedience: A Prerequisite to Receiving
And we receive from Him whatever we ask, because we [watchfully] obey His orders [observe His suggestions and injunctions, follow His plan for us] and [habitually] practice what is pleasing...
Drawing Near to God: An Invitation for All
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth. Psalm 145:18 NIV People who have experienced repeated disappointments with...
Prayer Moves the Heart of God
As a poor, helpless man I prayed to the Lord, and he heard me. He saved me from all my troubles. Psalms 34:6 ERV Psalm 34:6 is a poignant reminder...
Finding Strength and Courage: Come to God for Help
I went to the LORD for help, and he listened. He saved me from all that I fear. If you look to him for help, he will put a smile...