Posts with the tag “growth”

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” - Hebrews 10:24-25   In evaluating our faith and spiritual vitality, it’s crucial to reflect on what it means to be truly alive in Christ. Just as a living organism is marked by growth and c...  Read More

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2    Change can be uncomfortable. We often prefer the familiar, clinging to our routines and traditions because they feel safe and predictable. But what happens when our desire for comfort starts to hinder...  Read More

“But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first.” - Revelation 2:4-5a    Have you ever considered what leads to the death of a church? It’s not always external factors like persecution or financial struggles. Often, the cause is much closer to home. The church in Sardis died be...  Read More

“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” - Revelation 2:4   As we dive into Jesus’ messages to the seven churches in Revelation, one striking aspect stands out: Jesus doesn’t just praise these churches or merely criticize them. Instead, He offers a balanced perspective, pointing out both their strengths and their weaknesses. This approach is something we can lear...  Read More

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5  To be “in Christ” means to abide and to dwell in Him as a branch does to a vine. Jesus vividly illustrates this in John 15:5, where He says, “I am the vine; you are the branches.” This powerful metaphor shows us the essential connection we must maintain ...  Read More