Celebrate the Goodness of God

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Romans 14:17 KJV) One of the beautiful characteristics of the Kingdom of God is joy. God never intended the Christian life to be gloomy or joyless. While we certainly have moments of prayer, fasting, and […]
Be an Ambassador of God’s Peace

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Romans 14:17 KJV) When people think of God, many imagine His power, His holiness, or His greatness. Yet one of the titles most frequently used for Him in the New Testament is the God of […]
Strengthen Your Inner Man Every Day

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16) God never intended your spiritual life to remain the same year after year. Just as your physical body requires daily nourishment, your spirit must also be refreshed every day. The beautiful […]
Delight Yourself in the Word of God

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. (Psalm 1:2) One of the greatest habits you can ever develop is delighting yourself in the Word of God. Notice that in our main verse the psalmist didn’t say we should read the Word occasionally […]
Guard Your Heart from Wrong Influences

And that because of false brethren unawares brought in… (Galatians 2:4) One of the enemy’s oldest strategies is deception. He often presents ideas that appear harmless but are designed to weaken our confidence in God and His Word. That is why believers must remain spiritually alert and carefully guard what they allow into their hearts […]
Refuse to Feed on Ashes

He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside… (Isaiah 44:20) Not everything that feeds your mind is good for your spirit. Isaiah describes a person who feeds on ashes—a picture of someone filling himself with things that have no life, no strength, and no truth. Today, ashes can come in many forms: […]
Renew Your Mind with the Word of God

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16) Did you know that your mind is one of the greatest instruments God has given you? The direction of your life is greatly influenced by what occupies your thoughts. This is […]
Live What You Believe

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me… (Galatians 2:20) Knowing God’s Word is wonderful, but God desires something even greater—He wants us to live it. There is a difference between possessing knowledge and allowing that knowledge to shape our daily lives. True spiritual maturity is seen […]
Fill Your Heart with the Word of God

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth… (Joshua 1:8) One of the greatest investments you can ever make is filling your heart with the Word of God. The challenges of life may come in different forms—health, finances, relationships, or decisions—but God’s answer remains the same: fill yourself with His Word. […]
Build Yourself Up in the Spirit

He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself… (1 Corinthians 14:4) One of the greatest gifts God has given every believer is the ability to build himself up spiritually. The Bible tells us that when we pray in tongues, we edify ourselves. The word edify means to build, strengthen, and develop. Just as a […]