A Church With Attitude
Luke uses a few words to describe the attitude of the early, Spirit-filled church. If we're Spirit-filled, part of the evidence is not just what we do, but the attitude in which we do it! Look at these verses: 42…
6 Things You Absolutely Need to Be Strong
We have to realize that belief in the devil and engaging in spiritual warfare is not just for fringe Christians. Jesus taught us to pray a daily pattern of prayer that included "deliver us from the evil one." When we stand, we can see miracles happen in the lives of the people we love.
How Does Glory Change You?
One of the reasons we want the glory of God is because it is the goal of all of history. God describes his glory as his "goodness." That's why he wants us to behold his glory. That's why the end goal of creation is that the knowledge of the glory of God cover the earth.
The Story of Your Life
Thatʻs a big story! Thatʻs the story of your life. God knows you. God is with you. God is for you. God will lead you into the life you were wonderfully created to live.
A Family Story
Fortunately, even if our family story is messed up, God has a place for us in his story. Even if your earthly family has not been the blessing to you it should have, you are receiving the inherited blessings of God's family. You get a fresh start, but it's not totally from scratch. Our individual story fits into God's story.
The Greatest Story Ever Told
The details may vary, but the main elements of God’s story remain true for us: We have to have our minds opened to understand the things of God, and we have to be empowered to live the lives God wants us to live.
Getting God’s Attention
God is interested in your earthly, material needs. Your giving to God is spiritual. It is credited to your heavenly account. It is a fragrant offering to God. It is worship. Your giving impacts your spiritual life powerfully.
The Significance of Your Church Family
When it comes to significance, there is no more significant entity on earth. The fact that God demonstrates his wisdom and power to spiritual powers through us means that we are the front lines in God’s battle against the enemy.
The Test of Prosperity
Deuteronomy 8:10-18 sets forth the test of prosperity, the test of blessing. At this point God had led the Israelites out of Egypt, brought them through the wilderness, and was preparing them to enter the Promised Land.
Heart Trash: 4 steps to keeping your heart trouble-free.
What does it mean to guard your heart? It means not letting the lies of the devil, or the hurtful things people have said about you, or done to you, to take root and grow in your heart.