Posts with the tag “relationship”

“I know your works; you have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. Be alert and strengthen what remains, which is about to die, for I have not found your works complete before my God. Remember, then, what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent. If you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you have no idea at what hour I will come upon you.” - Revelation 3:1-3  Jesus’ mes...  Read More

"Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in Christ." — Ephesians 1:3   When you think about being blessed, what comes to mind? Many of us might envision receiving something unexpected or wonderful, something that makes us feel special or lucky. But what if we misunderstand what it truly means to be blessed by God? Ofte...  Read More

"Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in Christ." - Ephesians 1:3    The Apostle Paul provides a powerful and concise answer to our questions about our identity: if you have been saved, your identity has been transformed. You are now in Christ. Paul also tells us that as followers of Jesus, we are considered saints ...  Read More

“You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  “Who am I?” is a question we all ask at some point. The answer comes quickly and powerfully in Scripture: you are—in Christ. Paul opens his letter to the Ephesians by reminding them of their true identity. “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will: To the faithful saints in Chri...  Read More

"Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 2:11   Solomon's journey through life is marked by a relentless pursuit of fulfillment. Like many today, he believed that if he could just accumulate enough wealth, success, and achievements, he would finally find ...  Read More

"Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 2:11   Solomon, renowned as the son of David and the third King of Israel, embarked on a forty-year reign marked by an insatiable quest for life's best. Like many today, Solomon believed that achieving greatness in...  Read More

"Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." - James 1:26-27   Today, let's explore the second reason why people end up in hell...  Read More

"For there is no favoritism with God." - Romans 2:11   In our journey of faith, two unwavering truths define the character of our God: He is a LOVING God, and He is a JUST God. The richness of these attributes shapes our understanding of His divine nature. Our God is a LOVING God. The foundation of our relationship with God rests on His love. It's a love so profound that He granted us the freedom ...  Read More

“Come near to God, and he will come near to you.” – James 4:8 Our journey of faith is an adventure that is continually enriched by our relationship with God. Cultivating a deep and intimate connection with Him is not just a religious duty but a remarkable privilege, an invitation to experience His presence and experience the depths of His love. It’s a relationship that begins with an...  Read More