Love and faith are the theme and passion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Christ showed love to all with whom He came into contact, including His enemies. We are representatives of Christ, and we should think with the mind of Christ, walk as Christ walked, and fulfill the will of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are saved by faith through Christ Jesus. And not by good works. Being in God makes us safe. Without the grace of God, we would self-destruct. We must acce

When infected, we sometimes don't realize how or when it happened. One side effect is blindness. Without treatment, it gets worse. We are blind when we hate someone because they don't look the same or have what we have. Hate spreads quickly from person to person through direct or indirect contact. "The pyramid of hatred contains five steps. Bias, individual acts of prejudice, discrimination, violence, and genocide." Hatred is done out of choice. Even if taught to hate, you st

II Timothy 2:3-4, "Thou therefore endue hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. "We must choose to please God in the power of the Holy Spirit. Following Christ is a daily task; we must overcome sin through prayer. We cannot do it alone. We honor God by being faithful to Christ. We can't quit! The work of an evangelist is never done. Teaching a

You should oppose the enemy who invades your life. Protect yourself at all times with prayer and spiritual awareness. There are times when we let our guard down. Putting your trust in people or things can make you an easy target. People who smile in your face are not always friends. Everything that shines is not gold. A good defense is sometimes your best offense. The enemy wants to take what you have and your life. Some things are not worth holding on to; let them go. When y

Words are spiritual and effective for communication. Be careful of what you say because it is the only thing you own. Your word is your bond. You will have to give an account of every word that comes out of your mouth. Your words can be encouraging or hurtful. Jesus taught about accountability. Matthew 12:39-37 "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and b

It's a real problem when we say we understand, and we really don't have a clue what is going on. When you don't understand, ASK and seek to find answers. As human beings, we are terrified of the unknown and what we can't see. However, hope and faith are what are needed to understand many unexplainable things. We can hear and feel the wind blow, but we don't know where it comes from or where it's going. We had no idea when we would be born, and we have no idea when we are goin

Read I John 2:15-17 It is the people of the world who make up the Church. The people of the Church come from the world that they may receive salvation. The world is a place of darkness, and the Church is the light. Jesus is the light of men, and that light is the life of man. Christ (God) is the Creator of the world, and He is the builder of the Church. The world is made of Flesh and Blood, and the Church is Spiritual by the Blood of Christ. The world would be doomed had it n

Walk by faith, and it will declare your trust in God. Making the transition from the flesh to becoming spiritual is a gift from God. We were separated from God in the flesh, but now we have redemption in Christ the Lord. Our foolish pride led us in the path of death, but the Spirit of God leads us to life in Christ. It is not what you have done for God, but what He does for you. When we were in the flesh, we erred in thinking that salvation was of our good works. In the bible

Warnings come in many ways. How you respond to a warning is key to your outcome. News outlets and sirens are used to warn of bad weather. Stop signs help us avoid getting hit in an intersection. You must recognize the difference between an amber flashing light and a red flashing light. The red light signifies danger, and the amber light is a warning. The horn of salvation warns mankind of the danger of deception. Hell is the destination of the unrepentant soul. The enemy want

Insight is the knowledge of what you want and where you want to go. Setting goals is the beginning, and staying focused should be your plan. Obstacles can be turned into opportunities. Don't let your vision become a nightmare. Everything you see is not what it appears to be. With the world, seeing is believing; the elect must walk by faith. Your faith in God is the key to your success. Most of us don't have a sense of balance. The pros and cons of life should keep us on track

Being in the gutter is no fun, nor is it a place anyone would like to be. Life in the ghetto is hard, but there are many ways out. Hard work and a made-up mind will prevail. Many are trapped in the ghetto and stay there by choice. Being in the gutter is likely not your choice, but you find yourself there. There are many reasons why people find themselves in this lonely place. The use of Alcohol, Drugs, Laziness, and mental illness will strip you of your life. Hope and the mer

Your belief is the foundation of your Walk and of your Worship. Belief in Christ is the beginning of your spirituality. Salvation is God's Gift to you, and your PRAISE and WORSHIP is your Gift to God. God does not compel us to worship Him; we must worship God and Him alone, by our own free will. It is unusual for man to worship God, because man seeks worship from one another. The creature desires worship more than worshipping the Creator.   Satan was an angel (creature) in he

The work of an evangelist is not an easy task, but it can be rewarding. Christian training is the KEY to the work of evangelism. Teaching, praying, and planning will keep you focused on reaching those who are lost. We are all called to do a job. God has given you a talent for the work of the Kingdom. The job of being a witness is open to all who respond to the call to evangelize. The true witness (evangelist) is not concerned about a position, but the work of Jesus. People ar

You will lose sight of the goal when you compete for something that you can't win. You might be "in it to win it" but not in the Kingdom of God. Salvation is free to all who believe and accept Christ as their personal Savior. The work of saving mankind belongs to God in the person of Jesus Christ. There is no other name given under heaven whereby men might be saved. At the name of Jesus Christ, every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord. The world

Trust God and have faith in His saving power. Our souls cry out to God for Compassion, Comfort, and Companionship. We are dead in sins, and our sins have separated us from God. Only God can quicken (make alive) our souls. God is merciful to those who seek Him. He is calling you. Don't get too busy to hear the Word of God, and don't be deceived by the voice of others. Money is powerful, but it can't save your soul, and it can't buy you love. Everybody loves money, but money do

Carefree living is all about doing your own thing, with no respect for others and their property. People with no self-respect will do anything for attention. Life is "LIVE and let LIVE." When you live above your means, you are headed for trouble. Life in the fast lane has its downsides, but you can always CHANGE LANES. Be reminded that all roads of SIN lead to hell. A life of FANTASY ends in CRISIS. Then you will discover that you have no control over people, places, or thing

Without love, the world would be in total chaos and violence. Love gives the world a sense of BALANCE. Love is what makes the world go around and is the element that holds the world together. God blessed this world to be fruitful and to magnify His Name. All creation should acknowledge the Creator, God Almighty! There is none like Him, nor are there any that can make war with Him. God is everywhere, He knows everything, and He can see all things. The world that God created wa

Jesus often taught His followers about the importance of prayer. A good prayer life is good for the soul; and a great way to start every day. There are two types of prayer: The Lord's prayer and your prayer, the prayer that reaches God and the prayer that is void. Prayer has a lot to do with MOTIVE. Do you talk to God on a need-to-basis or do you talk to Him all the time (daily)? It does make a difference. Sunday morning prayer and "I am in trouble" prayer won't get the job d

We must make preparations to depart this world that we may enter eternal life. Death is not the end, but the beginning of our spiritual life that will never come to an end. Jesus made it possible for us to pass from death unto life. In the bible (KJV), St. Mark 4:35, "And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side." When you hear Jesus say, to the other side, you must ask yourself, WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? Answers come in se

The love of money will be the downfall of a man who trusts in its power. Money doesn't love anyone, but everybody loves money. We need it for the necessities of life, but God gives us well-being. God wants us to depend on Him for our needs. When we accept Christ as our Savior, we can see the benefits of being saved. The work of men's hands is deceitful and evil. Our works are not good enough to save us from the wrath of God. We cannot please God in the flesh. Without the new