(2 Timothy 4:7) I have fought the good fight.
As Christians, we often slip into a mindset that we can live life in a “neutral space,” between good and
(Titus 3:7) Having been “made right” with God.
Before we were a born-again believer by the Holy Spirit, we were not in a right relationship with God.
(1 Timothy 1:15) Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
Many people speculate about who Jesus was and what he was all about.
Some say he was just a peasant.
(1 Thessalonians 5:19) Do not put out the Holy Spirit's fire.
Throughout the Bible there are numerous images for the Holy Spirit, including water, wind, and oil.
These stir up very
(Colossians 1:9) Never stop praying.
After 45 years of serving God, I still do not understand how prayer actually works.
I know that our prayers
(Philippians 4:8) Fill your thoughts with what is true.
Our modern world is run by media that is filled with false propaganda and misleading information.
Almost all media today
(Philippians 4:6) Let our requests be made known to God.
Throughout the Bible, we are told to “ask God.”
As Philippians 4:6 means, ask God specifically—not vaguely—for
(Philippians 2:14) Do all things without complaining.
Because we live in a fallen world that is filled with fallen people, most things in life simply do not
(Philippians 1:6) God began a good work in you, and he will bring it to completion.
Some days, even weeks, we don’t feel very spiritual.
We feel like our Christian lives are a real grind—
(Philippians 3:13) Press on.
To “press on” is an athletic phrase.
Biblically, the phrase “press on” does not mean human strife and self-will