Christians need to stop saying they are not in a religion but in a relationship, as if they are mutually exclusive. That claim has been used as a means to cover carnality. Born again Christians are required to follow the same commandments that the people they refer to as religious are trying to follow, but... Continue Reading →
Abundant Life Through the Vine
Living the priorities of GOD will drive you to the body of Christ. I say this because through living, I have found the body of believers in Christ very essential to my wellbeing. Only they seem to understand and support the things I seek and battle for in this life. Not everyone seeks to live... Continue Reading →
Resisting Truth: Why Some Christians Fall Short and Fall Away
“11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:” (Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV) Christians who fall short of the glory of GOD don’t fall short because sin is so... Continue Reading →
Beware of Private Interpretations that Hide Truth
Your relationship with GOD is personal in that no one else can believe for you or worship for you. Each of those requires a personal knowing of GOD from our own heart. However, getting to that place and remaining in that place, by GOD’s design, involves the whole body of Christ. Understand, for the maturing... Continue Reading →
Truth grants us liberty to choose the right way
”But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” (Matthew 15:9 KJV) In Christendom, there are many commandments of men which have supporting false doctrines that attempt to validate them. I have often denounced these doctrines of men in the books and articles I have written, and during encounters with... Continue Reading →
Seek life in the bigger picture
The narrow path of salvation is right before us, but we can miss it if our hearts are set on finding some broader way. Just because the path is narrow doesn’t mean the journey on it isn’t filled with abundance. The true and living GOD is not limited by time or space. If our hearts... Continue Reading →
Pray For Laborers Sent by GOD
Christ taught that He was the good shepherd which gives His life for the sheep, however the hireling isn’t concerned about the life of the sheep only his own wages. When the wolf shows up or adversity comes, the hireling leaves the sheep to save his own skin because he was never there to preserve... Continue Reading →
Taking the Lord’s name in vain
Most people associate taking the name of GOD in vain with using it joined with expletives or in other expressions that lack proper reverence. While those practices can be offensive to those who hold GOD in the highest esteem and worthy of all honor, this isn’t the context that the command of GOD warns about.... Continue Reading →
The Light of Righteous Judgment
Art by Aaron and Alan Hicks I recently finished a study on judgment. I can tell you that judgment today is very misunderstood because of all the unrighteous and hypocritical judgment that abounds. Due to the misapplication of judgment, it has gained a negative connotation. As a wise man once said, “Where purpose is unknown,... Continue Reading →
Forewarned of anti-Christian false love in the church
There is this narrative of Love which cast Love as being irresistible to all. This irresistible love is touted as the love of the true Christ and if we as Christians could just embody it, we would be rock stars in our families and communities. Christ was perfect love walking about in the flesh and... Continue Reading →