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Does Social Media Promote Worldliness or Godliness?

Does Social Media Promote Worldliness or Godliness?

O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings (empty chatter) and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge—by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith… (1 Timothy 6:20-21 NKJV) See then that you walk circumspectly (carefully), not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-17 NKJV) Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these...Read more
Our True Value and Identity in Christ – Part I

Our True Value and Identity in Christ – Part I

“Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:31). Who are you? What are you worth? Who do you think you are? Have you, or anyone, ever questioned your identity, or tried to put you down over your identity, and have you ever felt worthless and wondered, “Why on earth am I here?” The first question, “Who am I?”, is a timeless one. Philosophers, scientists, and great thinkers over the centuries have grappled with this question, with varying degrees of success. When asked these questions, many people typically first think of their occupations or job titles,...Read more
Our True Value and Identity in Christ – Part II

Our True Value and Identity in Christ – Part II

“And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s” (1 Corinthians 3:23). In Part 1 of Our True Value and Identity in Christ message, we explored how people perceive their own worth and the worth of others, and discussed how to evaluate one’s true worth and the value of others. This is the second and final part of the message, in which we further explore this topic of our true identity. The Importance of Knowing Your True Identity When parents speak life-giving and positive words from the heart over their children, it can transform and result in very blessed and prosperous children...Read more
Obstacles to Developing an Intimate Relationship with God

Obstacles to Developing an Intimate Relationship with God

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ “(Matthew 7:21-23 NKJV) Have you, at one time or another, experienced a great distance between you and God, felt that your prayers were just bouncing off the...Read more
Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Strife – Part 2

Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Strife – Part 2

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men (Romans 12:18 NKJV) Resolving Conflict the Biblical Way This continues where we left off in the  Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Strife – Part 1 message. When dealing with conflict, the Bible strongly encourages us Christians to pursue peace with one another by having humble hearts, acknowledging their part in the conflict, repenting, and reconciling (Hebrews 12:14-15). The Bible provides the following additional guidelines to help us in resolving conflict: Be led the by the Holy Spirit so that we will not gratify the things of the...Read more
Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Strife – Part 1

Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Strife – Part 1

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many (Hebrews 12:14-15 NIV). Conflict can be defined as a serious disagreement, quarrel, argument, or contention, typically one that lingers on for a while. Other synonyms in the dictionary for conflict include: strife, discordance, hostility, disharmony, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, ill feeling, bad blood, squabbling, bickering, wrangling, feuding, disunity, dissension, dispute, friction, division, opposition, and...Read more