It is a beautiful thing to experience God’s presence personally, and it’s something every Christian has the potential to do. Our God is a personal God, not a far-away or out-of-reach God. He even tells us, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). God desires to make His presence known to each of us, and here’s how...
Read MoreHow do you overcome adversity? Each of us will face adversity in one way or another at one time or another and the Bible graciously gives us ways to face it. Here are four ways to face adversity in your life: Utilize the power of prayer, the wealth of wisdom, the firmness of friendship, and the fortitude of faith. Let’s look at what God’s Word says about each.
Read MoreFirst, we want to be clear that there is NO other way to have an abundant life except through Jesus. Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the LIFE” (emphasis added). In John 11:25 He said, “I am the resurrection and the LIFE (emphasis added)” Jesus is life, so the only way to live the best, or abundant life, is to live your life through Him. The starting point to this life begins by establishing a personal relationship with Jesus. Once we accept His gift of salvation, making Him our Savior and Lord, we then have full access to the abundant life. As we grow in this relationship and align ourselves with His will, our desires for, and views of, life begin to change.
Read MoreYou grow close to God when you love Him with your whole self—spirit, soul, and body.
Read MoreIf you have God's Spirit in you, you will resist the sinful impulses that rise up in you. You won't do it perfectly. There will be many times when you still sin. But if your faith is getting stronger, you will find yourself increasingly resisting the temptation to get angry, gossip, lust, worry, etc.
Read MoreThe keys aren't complicated -- regularly read your Bible, pray consistently, serve God, and fellowship with other believers.
Read MoreWhen it comes to reading the Bible, it’s better to start small and be consistent than to try to read too much and burn out. Find an amount that you can read consistently and try to stick with it as much as possible. The more consistent you are with reading the Bible, the more you’ll grow in godliness.
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