The conviction of the Holy Spirit is vital to a believer’s spiritual growth. The conviction of the Holy Spirit brings awareness to things we need to change, get rid of, or focus on, in our walk with Jesus. In John chapter 16, Jesus speaks to this and gives us some of the ways the Holy Spirit convicts us. Read verses 8-15 before continuing. Now let’s look at what Jesus told us.
READ MORE(Please take note that you will need your Bible for references.) The number one way to have a strong family is to make sure each member of the family is in the proper position. Jesus is the most important member of a strong family and must come first to every other member. Next in line are mom and dad. They have their own individual roles as well, but position-wise they are next in line because they are one. (See Ephesians 5:31.) The children come after that and then any extended family. Within these positions are responsibilities for each party.
READ MOREWhat is servant leadership? Servant leadership is marked by three specific characteristics that we see in Jesus, our perfect example. These characteristics are humility, selflessness, and compassion. To see Jesus to imitate these, we don’t have to look very far into the New Testament.
READ MOREHow can I deal with difficult people? There are a multitude of ways to deal with difficult people. However, dealing with them in a way that honors the Lord is where it takes great character and strength. Jesus spoke to this in Matthew 5. The instructions given to us here require a deep and growing relationship with Jesus. Let’s look at what He says.
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 MOREThere are many ways to experience joyful living. However, do not confuse happiness with joy. Happiness is solely based upon your immediate circumstances. If things are going well, you’re happy and if things are not going well, you're not happy. Yet, with joy, your world could be crashing down around you and you could still experience it. Why? Because joy is NOT based upon circumstances; joy is based upon the Savior and a growing relationship with Him. Let’s look at seven ways to experience joyful living:
READ MORELet’s first define what a disciple is. The masculine noun form of the word “disciple” in the Greek is mathetes, and means learner, pupil, or disciple. So, part of what it is to be a disciple of Jesus means that we are to learn about Him. We are to become a full-time student of Christ. However, to be a disciple of Jesus does not mean that you take courses about Jesus for a few years. Being a disciple requires a lifetime of dedication and sacrifice. Now, let's take a closer look at what Scripture says about being a disciple of Christ Jesus.
READ MOREFor Christians, living a victorious life has more to do with the attitude of the heart than it does with the circumstances around us. Paul asks the question in Romans 8:31, “...If God is for us, who can be against us?” Now we may feel at times that everything is coming against us. However, we need to remember that we have a Heavenly Father who steps between us and those people or things that would seek to harm us. He has called us His son or daughter! He has called us to be conquerors! How? How do we live victoriously and how do we act as conquering children of God?
READ MORETo have faith in something or someone, especially in the biblical sense, is much more than just belief. Belief has more to do with head knowledge, whereas faith is more about the heart. For example, you can believe that George Washington existed and became the first president, but the values and convictions of your life are not entrenched upon that knowledge. To know if you have faith, you need to define faith. Faith is...
READ MOREWhat is the best way to start studying the Bible? There are a multitude of ways you can study the Bible and one of those ways will be suited to you. The secret is to just start. The very first thing you do when you sit down with your Bible is not to open it randomly and point, but to pray. After you pray, then open to a specific book. A good place to begin is in the Gospel of John which was written to show us the love Jesus has for us, our need for a Savior, and how to mimic Jesus’ life after we become Christians. Those are general instructions. Let’s be more specific and answer two questions: What do I pray? How far do I read?
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