The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 2) Romans 8:17-18 We have learned that problems are a part of life.  We looked at two benefits and blessing of problems. First, problems can lead us to a state of humility. Second, problems can teach us patience. Today we look at two...

The Blessings and Benefits of Problems Romans 8:17, 18 God’s ultimate desire for each of us is to be conformed into the image of Jesus Christ. Rom. 8:28-29 God desires that we reflect Christ’s glory in all that we do and everywhere we go. Heb. 2:9, 10 Our time on...

Life Life is short, life is a mist, it is a vapor.  Here today, gone tomorrow.  James 4:14 We are living on borrowed time.  God sets the amount of time. Since time is short, life is precious: Make sure you have a right relationship with Jesus. Make sure to include...

Real Life Change  There are four principles that will help us to keep the process of spiritual life change alive in our lives: Principle #1 – Lay claim to the promises of God In other words, our first step in life change is not doing something but believing some things....

Real Life Change We must realize that real life change is a process, not an event. As we make progress in our journey toward Christ-likeness, there will be many stumbles along the way. While we find ourselves sinning less and less, we will never be sinless in this life. One...

Spending Time in God’s Word John 8:31, 32   The Bible says that the first thing that a disciple is, – is someone who continues in God s Word. How do you get into God s Word on a regular basis? We have to make getting into God’s word a...

Doing The Right Thing There is a growing trend in America to see everyone as victims who are not responsible for their actions. As a result, we tend not to see where we were wrong, but instead look around for someone else to blame for our behavior. If we are...

10 Principles For Godly Living (continued) 6. Spend time reading and thinking about what is in the Bible. Ask yourself questions such as, what does this passage teach me about God, and what do I need to learn to help me in my daily life. Memorize some passages that are...

10 Principles For Godly Living 1. Develop a habit of thanking God for big and little things through the day. Thanksgiving will help open our eyes to the work of God in our lives and the lives of others. Psa. 100 2. Be patient both with yourself and with others....

Keys to Contentment Key #1 Play the cards you are dealt. In other word’s bloom where you’re planted.  What you are is God’s gift to you.  What you become is your gift to God. Key #2 Act yourself into the feeling. Someone said: you are more likely to act yourself...