The Cost is Worth It

One of Jesus’ main ways of evangelizing, sharing, and multiplying the Good News was through hospitality or fellowship. Luke 7:34, TEV “The Son of Man came, and He ate and drank, and you said, ‘Look at this man! He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax...

If you want to enjoy the Light, you have to understand who He is. He is Jesus, the Light, and Life. John 1:1-5, NKJV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him,...

Hope is the confident expectation of a positive future despite your present circumstances. Biblical hope is absolute confidence in something you haven’t seen or received yet, but you’re confident that whatever God has said is going to come to pass. Romans 5:5, NLT...

John 15:5, NKJV “I am the vine, and you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for, without Me, you can do nothing.” Jesus invites us to abide, and abiding multiplies much fruit. When you fulfill your purpose in life, which is to bring...

God’s favor helps us learn to enjoy the Journey. Jesus’ mother, Mary, had God’s favor. Luke 1:28-30, NKJV “And having come in, the angel said to her, ‘Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!’ But when she saw him, she was...

Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Jesus wants to lead you into the Promised Life, a life filled with abundance. John 10:10, NKJV “I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.” Make a proclamation. Joshua believed the...

Exodus 16:2-5, NKJV “Then the whole congregation of the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. And the children of Israel said to them, “Oh, that we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of...

The best thing you can do for your children is to love your mate. Unless you allow the Lord to build your marriage, it will end up empty. Children should be learning from home the truth about love. Psalm 127:1, NKJV “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in...

Children: Obey your parents. Many youth and children today believe the lies of the devil. The devil tempts you to think you are wiser than God and that your way is better. Ephesians 6:1-3, NKJV “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your...

We are now living in times populated by people who are selfish and who are blasphemers. Selfishness destroys relationships and robs our joy, while blaspheme is verbal abuse and slander towards God. 2 Timothy 3:2, TLB “For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of...

The same people who shouted to Jesus, “Hosanna!” shouted “Crucify Him!” a few days later. They knew who Jesus was, but they did not know Him. Matthew 7:22-23, NKJV “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in...

#1 Know what religious anger is. Matthew 21:12-16, NKJV “Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves.” Jesus had righteous...

It’s easy to celebrate and enjoy answered prayers, but it can be difficult and sometimes hurtful when you feel God does not answer your prayers. Jesus went through the most significant need ever faced at the Garden of Gethsemane, and He teaches how to pray when you...

Cancel culture is the modern social attitude that controversial speech or behavior must be punished through public shaming, silencing, boycotting, etc. The result is that the offender’s influence, presence, and reputation is “canceled out.” Whom do you say Jesus is?...

Matthew 27:66, NKJV “So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting the guard.” The chief priests and Pharisees were trying to find their security in people, places, and things. The real reason they wanted to crucify Jesus was because of His...

Matthew 28:7-10, TLB “‘And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead and that he is going to Galilee to meet them there. That is my message to them.’ The women ran from the tomb, badly frightened but filled with joy, and rushed to find the...

Psalm 31:9-10, TEV “Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am in trouble; my eyes are tired from so much crying; I am completely worn out. I am exhausted by sorrow, and weeping has shortened my life. I am weak from all my troubles; even my bones are wasting away.” Emotional...

Women are very delicate, like a fine piece of China. You must be gentle and take good care of her; otherwise, you may break her apart. You must see to her needs emotionally as well as physically. Men are simple. They only have two significant needs in marriage, sex...

If you are married or single, and a Christian, you are called the BRIDE of Christ, and He is coming for you. Jesus does not like His bride having affairs. 2 Corinthians 11:2, NCV “I am jealous over you with a jealousy that comes from God. I promised to give you to...

Genesis 32:24-26, NKJV “Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. And...

Ephesians 6:13, NKJV “Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Don’t wait until you are in the midst of the battle to prepare for the battle. Don’t fight personally. Relax and stop...

Transparency is the state or property of a body that suffers rays of light to pass through it, so that object can be distinctly seen through it. Philippians 1:10, TLB “For I want you always to see clearly the difference between right and wrong, and to be inwardly...

Feedback is to help each other grow. Correction is to change wrong behavior. Feedback is ongoing; correction should not be. Questions to ask when giving and receiving feedback: Am I doing this out of love? Do I have peace about it? Do I want the best for the other...

There is a big difference between feeling inadequate and feeling inferior. To feel inadequate means to feel lack of necessary qualities. To feel inferior is a lower state of dignity, value or worth. Reasons many feel inferior: Consistent disapproval: some people...

Song of Songs 2:15, NKJV “… the little foxes that spoil the vines...” The longer you avoid the problem, the bigger the problem gets. Pain is part of the progress. Often, the pain you’re willing to endure is the difference between where you are and where God wants you...

How to make great decisions in every invitation, every opportunity, every relationship, and every major purpose will multiply your accomplishments in life according to God’s will. It costs you giving your time and energy. The best investment made in people is growing...

There is a great reward in serving the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58, NKJV “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” To serve is an act of love. Jesus came to...

Mark 12:30-31, NKJV “…And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. The second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’...

Joshua 13:1, NKJV “Now Joshua was old, advanced in years. And the Lord said to him: ‘You are old, advanced in years, and there remains very much land yet to be possessed.” Dry up whatever is stopping you from going forward. You are only old when God tells you that...