Dead or Alive

What we consider "alive," Jesus often calls "dead." Only that which comes from the Spirit Himself is truly alive.

~ Chris Tiegreen

More than Spectators?

We need to decide if we will be mere spectators in the struggle for humanities's mind and will, or whether we will exercise leadership in shaping the course of and outcome of today's battle of conflicting and competing values. ~ Carl F. H. Henry 

Friends...

Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness. ~ Euripides

Put on the Helmet of Your Salvation

The wisdom of God equips and prepares you for God's purposes. It strengthens you in the certainty of your salvation so you can overcome confusion, falsehood, and uncertainty with the God-given confidence that comes through Christ alone.... There may be times when you're uncomfortable, in pain, and even sorrowful. But with the wisdom of God - which you gain by putting on the helmet of your salvation - you can overcome confusion. ~ David Jeremiah 

Comfort, Security, Happiness...

The deceiver persuades you that your dreams - for comfort, for security, for happiness - are more important than God's good plan for your life and for the world. ~ Tiffany Smiling

True Friendship...

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Deeper Understanding...

We never move on from the cross of Christ, only into a more profound understanding of the cross. ~  David Prior

Mighty to Save...

Jesus Christ is not only the Son of God mighty to save, but the Son of Man able to feel. ~ J. C. Ryle

Unshakeable Confidence...

Faith is an active practice built on belief. Faith is not ambiguous; it's not unsure. It's a concrete conviction. It's the present-day confidence of a future reality. Faith is solid, unshakeable confidence in God built upon the assurance that He is faithful to His promises. ~ David Jeremiah 

Humility...

Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility. 
~ Augustine

Healing...

The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.

~ Hubert H. Humphrey

Gospel of Peace

If you struggle with anxiety, life can seem like a battle. But God understands the extend of your worry. And because of the gospel of peace, the one thing you don't have to fear is losing His love. Even in the darkest nights of the soul, the God of all peace is with you and for you. ~ David Jeremiah

Faith Is An Active Process

Faith is an active practice built on belief. Faith is not ambiguous; it's not unsure. It's a concrete conviction. It's the present-day confidence of a future reality. Faith is solid, unshakable confidence in God built upon the assurance that He is faithful to His promises. ~ David Jeremiah

Kindness

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. 

~ Samuel Johnson

Sometimes the wisest tactic is to get out of the Holy Spirit's way. 
~ Judith Couchman

...Safe Leader...

A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has not the desire to lead, but is forced into a position of leadership by inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of external situation. ~ A. W. Tozer

Baptism and Communion

Baptism and the Supper are for the saved alone, and only the saved can scripturally observe either ordinance. ~ George W. Truett

Desensitized?

Exposing ourselves to evil and ungodly influences desensitizes us to God and His Word.

~ Henry Blackaby

Children...

Children are unpredictable. You never know what inconsistency they’re going to catch you in next. ~ Franklin P. Jones