by Ken Barnes | Dec 5, 2023 | Family Leadership, Inspiration, Spiritual Growth
Greatness in the Kingdom At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’” (Matt. 18:1). Before we look at Jesus’ response to this thought-provoking question, let’s look back to the Old Testament and the life...
by J.D. Greear | Dec 5, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
Why We Love One Another In Matthew 22, Jesus was asked, “Which is the most important commandment?” and he answered, “Easy: First, love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Second, love others as you love yourself—or like you would want to be loved.” And in those...
by Doug Pierce | Dec 4, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
THE JOY OF THE LORD “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” John 15:11 I love the words to the little chorus we used to sing at youth camp, “Joy is the flag flown high in the castle of my heart...
by Brian Monzón | Dec 3, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
Examine Yourself (Obedience) 1 Peter 1:14-16 “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “You shall...
by Adrian Rogers | Dec 3, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
Marks of Maturity May I ask you a question? Are you a growing Christian? Are you moving toward maturity? You can be young only once, but you can be immature for a long time. Many churches have people who’ve been born again but cease to grow. I write unto you, little...
by Bill Herried | Dec 2, 2023 | Inspiration, Spiritual Growth
The Christmas Chronicles, Day 9 Follow me on this… If you are just discovering the Christmas Chronicles today, you can go to the beginning by clicking here. [Personal Note: Originally, when I started this series, I merely planned a personal study of passages related...