WHAT’S HIDDEN WILL BE REVEALED “For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known” (Luke 12:2 NLT). This verse encourages me and exhorts me to live with integrity every day, while being aware of what I say and do every day. Many think they can continue to…
THE POWER OF CONVICTION AND DETERMINATION “But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62 NLT). The power of determination and conviction is what keeps us looking forward and not looking back. The Bible says very clearly, “Anyone who…
THOSE WHO REMAIN FIRM “It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built” (Luke 6:48 NLT). Difficulties are inevitable and sooner or later they will come. There are people…
OPEN, OVERCOME, AND LISTEN “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends” (Revelation 3:20 NLT). The Lord will not return to earth until everybody has had the opportunity to know Him. The decision…
DISCOVER THE HIDDEN TREASURE “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field” (Matthew 13:44 NLT). What would you do if you found a treasure hidden in a…
GOD DOES WANT TO “Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy” (Matthew 8:3 NIV). The Bible narrates that there was a man with leprosy who had a putrefaction in his skin, which caused him to be taken out of society, so that he…
WITHSTAND SUFFERING “And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor” (2 Timothy 2:5-6 NLT). Suffering is part of the process to achieving goals in life, for everything that is worth it will cost us. Now, what does it mean…
OFFERS THAT BRING PROBLEMS “For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world” (1 John 2:16 NLT). The world is an expert at offering us the moon and the stars,…
THE KING OF MY HEART “Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts” (1 John 5:21 NLT). There are several things in the world that frequently occupy human beings’ hearts. Some of us forget God when we are being successful or when we feel as if everything is going…
HOW TO BE BLESSED? “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20 NIV). I don’t…