It’s Thanksgiving!
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. (Psalm 100:4) Tomorrow in our ministry, we will be honoring and thanking God for the completion of a glorious first half of the year. As we celebrate this Half-Yearly Thanksgiving Service, remember the significance of […]
Cultivate a Life That Bears Fruit
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. (John 15:8) Over the past several days, we have explored different areas that require cultivation in the life of a believer. We learned about cultivating the Word, cultivating faith, cultivating a hunger for righteousness, cultivating joy,cultivating loyalty, cultivating a […]
Cultivate the Right Relationships
Be not deceived: Evil communications corrupt good manners. (1 Corinthians 15:33) The people you allow into your life will either strengthen your walk with God or slowly pull you away from His purpose. Relationships are never neutral—they are either helping you move forward or holding you back. That is why it is so important to […]
Cultivate a Teachable Spirit
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. (Proverbs 15:32) One of the fastest ways to grow spiritually is to remain teachable. God often uses His Word, His Spirit, and godly leaders to correct, guide, and strengthen us. Unfortunately, pride causes many people to resist correction, even when […]
Cultivate Strong Convictions
That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. (Luke 1:4) One of the marks of spiritual maturity is having convictions that are firmly established in God’s Word. A conviction is more than an opinion. Opinions change with circumstances, but convictions remain steady because they are rooted in truth. In […]
Cultivate a Habitual Prayer Life
Pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given to His children. Yet many believers treat prayer as an emergency response rather than a daily lifestyle. They pray when trouble comes, but remain silent when everything seems fine. However, God never intended prayer to be reserved for crises. […]
Cultivate Loyalty and Honor
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. (1 Thessalonians 5:13) One of the most overlooked principles in the Christian life is the principle of loyalty and honor. God places people in our lives to teach us, guide us, encourage us, and help us grow. When we learn to value and […]
Cultivate a Holy Dissatisfaction with Mediocrity
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2) God never created you to merely exist. He created you to grow, excel, and become everything He has called you to be. One of the greatest enemies of progress is becoming comfortable with mediocrity. When people […]
Cultivate the Joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) Have you ever noticed how much easier life feels when your heart is filled with joy? Challenges may still exist, responsibilities may still be there, but somehow you have strength to keep moving forward. That’s because joy is not merely an emotion; it is spiritual […]
Cultivate Your Faith
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17) Every child of God has received faith. The Bible teaches that God has dealt to every believer the measure of faith. This means no Christian begins their journey empty-handed. However, faith is given as a seed, and every seed is […]