Falling Isn’t Failing — Staying Down Is “The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” Proverbs 24:16 (NLT) In the Christian life, we all face moments of stumbling, weakness, or discouragement. Sometimes we fall because of wrong decisions, other times because of…
Obedience that is born from the heart “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the…
The Word Reveals the Heart “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) We live in a world where it’s easy to pretend. We can smile on…
Correction Helps You Grow “If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.” Proverbs 15:31–32 (NLT) No one likes to be corrected. Our first reaction is often to defend ourselves, justify ourselves,…
Don’t Leave It for Tomorrow “Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth.” Proverbs 27:1 (NKJV) Many times we believe we’ll have “more time” later: tomorrow I’ll pray, tomorrow I’ll forgive, tomorrow I’ll reconcile, tomorrow I’ll start. But God’s Word confronts us with a simple truth: tomorrow…
If God Commands It, Then I Don’t Need to Understand It “So Abram departed as the LORD had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.” Genesis 12:4 (NLT) Abram didn’t have the full map, but he did have a clear word from God — and that was…
Corruption “When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.” Proverbs 28:2 (NLT) The Bible shows us that the spiritual and moral condition of leaders directly affects the stability of a nation, a family, a business, and also a church. That’s why God calls us…
Don’t Keep It to Yourself with Your CG But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not…
Learn to Love Your Connection Group All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer… All the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. Acts 2:42, 44 (NLT) The main purpose of life is to learn…
The Right Attitude in a Connection Group Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! Romans 12:16 (NLT) Nothing affects the dynamic of a Connection Group faster than an attitude of pride. When someone behaves as if they know everything, conversation shuts down and growth…