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“true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.” John 4:23 What does God want? It’s a timeless question. Jesus told the woman at the well that the Father seeks a specific type of person…a true worshipper. We[...]
“but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.” 1 Peter 4:16 God doesn’t always reveal why He’s allowed a painful situation to enter our lives. But today’s passage helps us consider two possible reasons for suffering.[...]
“If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine” John 8:31 There’s a popular teaching that says a person becomes a Christian then grows into being a disciple. But biblically speaking, a Christian is a disciple of Christ. Remember, Jesus used the term disciple but[...]
“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” James 1:22 The Bible tells us over and over that we shouldn’t just hear what God says, but do it. Most believers know more about the Bible than we actually put into practice. Why is[...]
“But whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him” 1 John 2:5 Have you ever thought about why you do what you do? The answer is simple really. What you love determines what you[...]
“By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.” 1 John 2:3 What principles guide your life? Many people live by some kind of self-determined standard. The internet is full of “rules for a happy, successful, and fulfilling life.” As believers, our[...]
“My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime.” (Daniel 6:22) Daniel in the lion’s den is one of the most recognized stories[...]
“but they could find no ground of accusation or evidence of corruption, inasmuch as he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption was to be found in him.” Daniel 6:4 Integrity is rare quality these days. That’s because our culture doesn’t value moral principles and ethical standards, as it[...]
The New Testament describes what life should look like for followers of Jesus Christ. But I hear more and more believers talking about that life as if it’s a lofty goal rather than how they actually strive to live. I think that’s dangerous. So how do you know if you’re[...]