Tag: obedience

How would you answer Bert’s question? – Today Can Be Different

(If you have been devastated by Hurricane Helene, be assured that many of us are praying for you and are contributing to your need through Samaritan’s Purse and other trusted agencies.) ~ ~ ~ My husband, Bert, loves to greet people with a huge smile and a cheerful, “How you livin’?” His question (although perhaps a bit grammatically incorrect)… Continue reading How would you answer Bert’s question? – Today Can Be Different

Leading By Influence Rather Than Power

Leading by influence rather than power is demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 23-24. The story reads like a fairy tale, but without the typical ending. Here’s what we learn from it. Leading by influence rather than power. Honoring God rather than yourself. And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that… Continue reading Leading By Influence Rather Than Power

Unlimited: There’s No Loss In Following Jesus | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: There’s No Loss in Following Jesus May 31, 2024 1753 Then Peter spoke up, “We have left everything to follow you!” “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospelwill fail to receive a hundred times as… Continue reading Unlimited: There’s No Loss In Following Jesus | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: The Man Who Went Away Sad | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: The Man Who Went Away Sad May 28, 2024 1822 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great… Continue reading Unlimited: The Man Who Went Away Sad | Good News Unlimited

God’s message for Assyria (Nahum, Jonah)

Two Minor Prophets heard God’s message for Nineveh, capital of the biggest, “baddest” empire of the Middle East in the eighth century BC. Assyria traded on its reputation for violence, so that the other nations would yield to them. The prophets say that’s not right. God runs the world, and the nations must answer to… Continue reading God’s message for Assyria (Nahum, Jonah)

How To Deal With Deception Even From Christians

In today’s world, many don’t mind stretching the truth. Even Christians can get caught up in doing it. So, when a Christian deceives us, how should we deal with their deception? The Bible included an interesting story in 1 Kings 13 involving two nameless prophets. One following the Lord’s instructions, we’ll call the younger prophet. The older… Continue reading How To Deal With Deception Even From Christians

Thrive in Living Water – Charlaine Martin

The Value of Living the Christian Life Read: Titus 2:11-14 Focus Verse: But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9 NIV My husband and I were walking on the beach one afternoon,… Continue reading Thrive in Living Water – Charlaine Martin

Why God’s Instructions Are Important

The Psalmist made it plain why we should follow God’s instructions. In Psalm 119, He mentioned his regard for God’s decrees, regulations, and commands over eighty times. You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Psalms 119:4-5 This Psalm begins by describing three qualities of those living… Continue reading Why God’s Instructions Are Important