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To paraphrase John Newton: "We needed everything that God sent us in 2019; we didn't need anything that he withheld."

This is important to realize: we do not have the capacity to receive God or all that he offers us ALL AT ONCE.

I'm preaching to myself. When confronted with a problem, I usually ask, "What is possible given this set of circumstances?"

One of the most harmful sins I commit is comparing myself with others and believing that I'm not getting what I need from them.

Genesis 25:22: "The children struggled together within her, and she said, 'If it is thus, why is this happening to me?' So she went to...

If God can't have our hearts—our wholehearted devotion, our love—God doesn't want anything else!

And so it is with us who are in Christ. O God, let me live every day with purpose. I am not here by accident.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Exodus gives eleven chapters to this description. Bottom line: following and worshipping the Lord may be difficult, but he is worthy.

Needless to say, God's word isn't like mine: when God says, "I will do," he always means, "I have done."

One final tip. The best way to chase out a negative feeling is with another feeling.

A friend asked the question: How do I pray for unbelievers? How do I pray effectively?

My point is, I have more than enough sin for which I can take responsibility.

Those who have bitter thoughts are never happy, because their thoughts are not God’s thoughts, and He cannot bless them.

But you may object: the suffering that Peter and the apostles endured up to that point wasn’t the worst case scenario that we can face.

The gospel is not what we do; rather, it's what's been done for us. Rest in this thought for a moment. Refresh yourself with this good news.

Do you believe that God longs to be in a close relationship with you? Do you believe that God wants to spend time with you?

Although our circumstances will be different from hers, all Christians must be prepared to do the same.

Christmas means that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. And the word that God spoke so powerfully through his Son is "I love you."

Do you try to live your life according to God’s word? Would the people who know you best agree with your answer to this question?