A Holy People to Himself
Deuteronomy 28:9 “The LORD will establish you as a holy people to Himself, as He swore to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways.” The Lord wants to make us “a […]
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Being Recognized
I Thessalonians 2:6 “nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we might have asserted our authority.” There is a part of us that craves recognition. I believe The […]
He Wants to Establish Us
Deuteronomy 28:9 “The LORD will establish you as a holy people to Himself, as He swore to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways.” These are some of the most wonderful […]
Sharing Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:5 “For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness”. The Lord wants us to tell others about Him. God loves everyone and wants to know them. We can […]
The Lord Wants to Honor Us
Deuteronomy 28:1 “Now it shall be, if you diligently obey the LORD your God, being careful to do all His commandments which I command you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the […]
Knowing Our Hearts
I Thessalonians 2:4 “but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.” Proverbs 20:5 says, “A plan in the heart of […]
Doing Justice
Deuteronomy 27:24 “‘Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’” Fortunately, most don’t live in a world that’s physically violent. However, there are other types of harm that can be done. Some […]
Being a ‘God Pleaser’
1 Thessalonians 2:4 “but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.” We begin to be a God pleaser when we […]
How Do We Treat “The Least of These”?
Deuteronomy 27:18 “‘Cursed is he who misleads a blind person on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’” This is obviously a cruel act, in which few of us could imagine doing. However, we can be guilty of […]
Pleasing God vs. Pleasing Man
1 Thessalonians 2:4 “but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.” It’s natural to be a “man pleaser”. It takes […]