TEXT (Galatians 2:20; NKJV) I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 is an exciting verse… Read More »
Daily Inspiration Devotional
Emblems of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:1-4 1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of… Read More »
In Christ
Your behavior is motivated by what you believe. Once you embrace your true identity in Christ by trusting what Jesus did for you and who God says you are your behavior will begin to reflect your new identity. The following list is taken from “Living Free in Christ” by Neil Anderson. I AM ACCEPTED… John… Read More »
God’s Masterpiece (Devotional)
I have been meditating recently on Ephesians. This biblical letter consists of two sections. The first section is an exposition of what the church is (i.e., the believer’s position in Christ)—DOCTRINE. The second section is an exhortation concerning all that membership in the church involves (i.e., the conduct of believers in the world)—PRAXIS. I encourage… Read More »
Joy in Jesus Christ
The dictionary defines joy as “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, good fortune or the prospect of possessing what one desires.” This definition is unhelpful for understanding Christian joy, especially the kind of joy that we are to possess in the midst of trials (see James 1:2). Therefore, let us examine the concept of joy… Read More »
Pressing Toward the Goal
TEXT Philippians 3:13-14 (New Living Translation) 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not [yet] achieved [perfection], but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is… Read More »
The Peace of God
The peace of God transcends human understanding. The peace of God is both the peace that God gives and the serenity in which he lives. Peace was one of the main themes of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus Christ is our peace. He enables us to have peace with God and with one another. In fact, Isaiah… Read More »
Some Thoughts on Physical Healing
Do you or a loved one need physical healing? Well, God’s love and power are available to you today! Please click below to watch today’s devotion. Do you want to learn more about physical healing? Then, I encourage you to read a longer blog post, which contains additional teaching material and video content on healing… Read More »
Does God Exist? How Can We Know? (2018)
In his sermon from Sunday, May 6, 2018, Bishop Charles E. Blake laid a firm foundation for many of the things that Christians believe. He argued for the historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the truth of the Bible, the reality of heaven and hell, and several other basic Christian claims. To watch the… Read More »
Authority and Power in Christ
Authority is one of the benefits that relationship with Jesus Christ and commissioning by him gives to his people. Authority is the right to do something. In Acts 3, Peter had the right to invoke the name of Jesus Christ in order to bring healing to the lame man. Peter was an apostle or “sent… Read More »
