FAITH VS. BELIEVE: MOVING FROM AGREEMENT TO TRANSFORMATION A Clear and Practical Biblical Study Many Christians use the words faith and belief as if they mean the same thing. While they are closely connected, Scripture shows that they are not identical. Understanding the difference helps us move from agreement with truth into a living, growing …
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Is Jesus Truly Your Lord? Obedience, Lordship, and True Faith Many call Jesus “Lord,” but do we truly live under His authority? Luke 6:46 challenges us to examine obedience, surrender, and true discipleship. We live in a time where the loudest voices in society consistently echo the same refrain: human rights, equality, entitlement, opportunity, and …
The Vinedresser’s Touch: How God Prunes Us for Greater Fruitfulness Why Do We Need Pruning as a Christian? John 15:1–3 (NKJV) “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may …
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WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRUE SON? In one of my previous blogs called “Spiritual Father vs Mentor Understanding the Difference for Your Faith Journey” we looked at the difference between a spiritual father and mentor or teacher. In this blog I want to take a moment and let us look at the characteristics …
SELF-SACRIFICE AND SELF-DENIAL: THE FORGOTTEN PATH OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 9:23 NKJV (23) Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. In an age where comfort is celebrated and self-expression is exalted, the call of Jesus remains …
POLYCARP OF SMYRNA – AN APOSTOLIC FATHER AND WITNESS UNTO DEATH Over the last two weeks the Lord has been challenging me regarding the commitment of us as believers and the church at large. The question that resounded in my heart was the question…. ARE YOU WILLING TO PHYSICALLY DIE FOR ME? I have been …
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THE KINGDOM VALUE OF INTEGRITY 1 Kings 9:4-5 NKJV (4) Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, (5) then I will establish the throne of …
Kingdom Principles Exemplified: The Life and Sacrifice of William Hart Pitsenbarger I came across the story of William Hart Pitsenbarger while just relaxing with my wife. After seeing his story, I was deeply moved as I saw how in his life he has demonstrated Kingdom Courage and Kingdom Principles. The life of William Hart Pitsenbarger …
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Guard Your Treasure Proverbs 7:1–3 (NKJV) “My son, keep my words,And treasure my commands within you.Keep my commands and live,And my law as the apple of your eye.Bind them on your fingers;Write them on the tablet of your heart.” One quiet morning, I found myself enjoying a rare moment of stillness—coffee in hand, resting in …
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE IN THE CHURCH, WORKPLACE, AND FAMILY LIFE In every sphere of life — the church, the workplace, and the family — the concept of submission plays a vital role in maintaining order, unity, and fruitfulness. However, one of the most damaging distortions of biblical submission is manipulation disguised as authority. Many relationships …