I do not base the influence people have over me by how popular they are. I base the influence they have over me by how much truth they speak. I can care less if someone is a football player, a superstar, or a maintenance man (or woman). If they are speaking truth, I respect what … [Read more…]
I recently saw a quote, “As sure as God puts His children in the furnace he will be in the furnace with them.” The only furnace I know of, in scripture, is the furnace that an earthly king (not Jesus) put three young men in. I do not care who says wrong (minister, well known … [Read more…]
God does not have to strike us with sickness to teach us lessons; His word says that the Holy Spirit leads us to all truths—not our problems or trials (John 16:13, NIV). Sin and death entered through Adam’s will, not God’s will (Romans 5;12, John 10:10, NIV). Yes, when bad things happen God tries to … [Read more…]
Do I believe in legalism? No, I believe to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” If we truly have a good relationship with our Creator, we will (not maybe) bear fruit. Philippians 1:11; Romans 12:13; Colossians 1:10; John 15:5; Matthew 13:21; John … [Read more…]
We cannot cling onto the promises of God without clinging to God. If we are doing this, we are using God rather than having a relationship with Him.
Even an atheist can have fancy cars and a private plane. I am not after the Bill Gates blessing; rather, I am seeking after Him and what pleases Him. From this position we have favor from God that empowers us to prosper. This prosperity is not just the prosperity that some unbelievers have. I am … [Read more…]