Category: Discipleship

Like A Little Child

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children,...

The Trail

Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. Pursue peace with all people, and holiness…. – Hebrews 12:12-14. Michael Brown was arrested, after breaking into a...

Learning To Drive

Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. – John 3:3. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. – John 1:12. On...

How To Be Happy: Give

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and...

How to be Happy: Gratitude

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Karen Ellis Richardson has gratitude for some new things now that she has completed paddling 1750 miles in her kayak from her Florida home to her high school reunion....

How to be Happy: Forgiveness

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. – Matthew 6:12 NKJV. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. – Matthew 6:14-15 NKJV. Psychologists...

All Things

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue. – 2 Peter 1:2-3 NKJV.  ...

Pt 5 Loving God More

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. – Mark 12:30. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a...

Pt 2 Loving God More

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. – Matthew 22:37-38. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you....

Loving God More

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. – Matthew 22:37-38. In order for any relationship to grow it must be cultivated and nurtured. Our relationship with God requires that...