Defeat Conquered

Have you ever suffered defeat? Do you feel as though you are defeated today? Have you lifted your hands in victory? Do you feel victorious today? Who are you drawn to? Why are you drawn to them? At some point in our lives, we have felt defeated. Perhaps we feel defeated today by events orContinue reading “Defeat Conquered”

Seeking Jesus

Is there someone you would really like to see? Is it a famous person? Why are they famous? Are they famous for movies, television, music, sports, or otherwise in the limelight? Do you want to Jesus as badly as you want to see them? Why? Why not? We can get caught up in the hypeContinue reading “Seeking Jesus”

God’s Ways

What do you know of the priesthood? Do you know the origin of the priesthood? Do you know the duties of priests in the temple? Do you know the duties of the high priest? Do you think of Jesus as a high priest? Why or why not? Does it change the way you view Him?Continue reading “God’s Ways”

A Clean Heart

What do you ask God for when you pray? Are you asking in accordance with his will? Are all your requests for yourself, your family, or people you know? Do you ask for things? Do you ask for a better job? Do your prayers only consist of requests? Praying is a very important part ofContinue reading “A Clean Heart”

Seek Mercy

Do you have a favorite sin that you just can’t get rid of? Do you feel guilty every time it raises its ugly head? Would you like to rid yourself of it forever? Have you taken it before God? Have you poured out your heart and asked God to remove it from you? We allContinue reading “Seek Mercy”

New Covenant – Part II

Yesterday, we began discussing covenant. Jeremiah had prophesied that God would make a new covenant with his people. Today, we see what that covenant was going to be. God’s people are those who choose to follow his Son, rather than just Israel and Judah. Does the covenant mentioned in today’s passage look familiar? Does itContinue reading “New Covenant – Part II”

New Covenant – Part I

What does the word covenant mean to you? Do you think of it as a handshake and a promise? Do you think of it as a contract? Will you honor a covenant, promise, or contract you make with someone else? Will you honor the covenant God has made and you agreed to? Covenant is aContinue reading “New Covenant – Part I”

Walk In God’s Light

How do you feel about evil? Do you wonder how much evil there is in the world? Will it all ever be exposed? How well do you like being in the light? Are there things you do not want to come to light? Is everything you do for God? We know evil is all aroundContinue reading “Walk In God’s Light”

Zero-Sum Game

How do your beliefs influence your behavior? Perhaps the better question is, how does your behavior reveal your beliefs? Have you spent time pondering what you believe is true? Have you thought about what your foundational beliefs are? Our core beliefs drive our behavior. If we want to know what our core beliefs are, weContinue reading “Zero-Sum Game”

God’s Purpose for You

Yesterday, I mentioned God’s amazing grace. God shows us prevenient grace, meaning before we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. But why does God show us grace? Does he have a purpose for us? Are we willing to accept his purpose for our lives? Accepting God’s grace does not come with conditions. Yet, itContinue reading “God’s Purpose for You”