Today there are so many fast-flying and easy "helpful" solutions that are offered for the problems of life. Every day there seems to be a new formula that is feverishly campaigned as the "key to success", which translates to a happy life. This has affected the church, as we Christians have been caught up in this too.
The secret to remaining joyful in the face of singleness or failures or any kind of adversity is this, simple and profound, it is our faith-our confidence and assurance that He is there in the boat of life with us, just as he was in the storm with the Disciples
Does Love cover you? Do you use it to cover others? We are to be fueled and empowered by love in all situations. Christian love is...
Are you chasing your desires or our Lord? The answer to this question will determine what direction in life you go as well as if
Our faith cannot just be academic, an idea, or even just a hope; it has to be real. We must have more in our spiritual arsenal than just belief.
We need to hear His call. Christ calls us to take up the cross and deny ourselves; this is extreme discipleship, a call that is to cancel out our will so we can submit to His.
God desire is for us to draw near to Him. He paves the way for our sanctification, but it is up to us to make that journey.
Fasting is important, but Jesus sternly warns of abusing it by using it for a show and tell game to draw attention to oneself, thus missing the real purpose, that of drawing close to God...
This model of prayer (as all models must be) places the emphasis on God and His glory, not on us!
Jesus often taught His disciples about the importance of perseverance, faith, and humility in prayer...