In 1 Peter 4:15-16, we are reminded by the Apostle Peter to make sure that even in our suffering, we get to glorify God. This is the same concept that Paul, as a Spirit-filled man of God and his team, enacted upon. They did what...
There seems to be a common story in the lives of casual “Sunday Christians” – they live lives of constant defeat, unable to taste and see victory, and is always bugged down by various struggles which they are not able to overcome. If you are...
Many of us desire to know God’s will for our careers, marriages, and some of us, for a general direction in life. But it is one thing to KNOW GOD’s will, and another thing to DO it....
Resolving conflicts must be personal – to address issues effectively, we must remember to eliminate possibilities for miscommunication. This is why it is important to have face-to-face conversations with the people involved in the issue. Like Paul and the rest of the characters in Acts...
Prayer is like a thermometer and a thermostat. If a thermometer measures room temperature, our prayer life measures how we are spiritually. Like a thermostat that adjusts room temperature – if we are feeling spiritually sluggish, praying will adjust our spirituality. Of all the spiritual...
The resurrection is so important to our salvation story; without it, we are all just “wasting our time” following Christ if he did not rise from the grave. We may consider many different facts about life as important but the standard of the importance of...
Nothing that happens to us is wasted if we do all things for God’s glory. As we continue living a life of obedience and surrender, may we be used by God to be salt and light to others who need to hear the greatest news...
How many of you want to live your life to the full? The truth is, life is short. A full life is not about acquiring money, popularity, and power. It is knowing that you do not fear death and you look forward to meeting your...
What was the first church like? A Spirit-filled church is made up of Spirit-filled people. How can one minister to people if one is empty? The early church was empowered to practice habits that helped in rooting them deeper in their relationship with God. What...