“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviouras becometh holiness,” Titus 2:3 Ugh. Being good is tough, and behaving like we should, privately or publicly, can be a daily struggle. I guess that’s why I like the start of a new year. It’s a good time to hit refresh on bad behaviors, failed endeavors and unfinished tasks. It’s an opportunity to regroup and restart healthy habits. God was so ...
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Celebrating Our Faith
“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ.” Philemon 1:6 Christmas is a beautiful time of celebration. As Christians, it’s the time when we purposely celebrate our faith in Christ. With festive hearts, sparkling decorations and fun festivities, we gather and give gifts in remembrance of God’s greatest gift. How ...
Continue ReadingGiving Thanks for the Lord’s Holiness
“Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.” Psalm 97:12 God is holy. That seems like such a simple statement, but in reality, it’s a deeply profound truth. I’ve read about it in Scripture and heard it proclaimed in sermons. I’ve accepted and believed it. However, as I began to focus more on this thought, I realized how often I’ve overlooked the depth ...
Continue ReadingWeathering the Trials of Our Faith
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” 1 Peter 1:6-7 I don’t have to tell you that seasonal storms and trials are a regular ...
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"For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 1:8 Faith goes beyond believing in Jesus and accepting Him as our Savior. Just knowing Him isn’t the extent of our faith. Knowledge is of little benefit if it produces no fruit in our lives. When we expend energy and invest resources ...
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