Obedience

Taking Refuge in the Lord

Taking Refuge in the Lord

“I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust” (Psalm 91:2 NKJV) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you …” (Deuteronomy 33:27 NKJV). Have you ever gone through, or are you currently going through, a crisis or stressful situation and found yourself helpless and not knowing what to do but to call on the Lord? If you have been facing problems and challenges with your health, finances, a relationship with someone you love or loved,...Read more
Spiritual Abuse in the Church – Part 2: Breaking Free

Spiritual Abuse in the Church – Part 2: Breaking Free

“Then Jesus said…, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”” (John 8:31-32 NIV). Last week in our message on  Spiritual Abuse in the Church – Part 1, we shared a few examples of spiritual abuse in the Church, along with several signs or symptoms that characterize spiritual abuse in the Church and Christian Ministries. In this week’s article, we will discuss the consequences of spiritual abuse, attempt to answer the question on whether God is to blame when you experience spiritual abuse, and...Read more
Spiritual Abuse in the Church – Part 1

Spiritual Abuse in the Church – Part 1

But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:25-29 NKJV) Have you ever read an article or listened to messages where...Read more
A Hardened Heart

A Hardened Heart

“Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion” (Hebrews 3:15 NKJV). What is a Hardened Heart? The “heart” is the center of our being (emotions, will, reason, intellect, conscience, mind, etc.). The Bible makes a clear distinction between a “hard” heart and a “soft” heart (Ezekiel 36:26). A soft heart implies willingness to obey God and follow His ways, while a hardened heart signifies disobedience and rebellion against God’s will. The Bible has several references to a hardened heart, and Pharaoh epitomizes this during the time of Exodus (Exodus 8:15, 32; 9:34). Despite receiving...Read more
Blessed Through Obedience to God’s Word

Blessed Through Obedience to God’s Word

“But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 NKJV) “Observe and obey all these words which I command you, that it may go well with you and your children after you forever, when you do what is good and right in the sight of the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 12:28 NKJV). In this week’s message, we would like to share some insights from the Bible on God’s blessings to His children when we read His Word and obey it. You may...Read more
Not Conforming to the Pattern of this World

Not Conforming to the Pattern of this World

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–His good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2). After much struggle, prayer, and fasting, have you ever made a bold, godly decision, only to face persecution, rejection or being despised by others? Or have you forsaken godly instruction, only to end up regretting and suffering for your choices? The Lord Jesus Christ promises many blessings for following His ways as found in the Bible. Therefore, it is wise to keep trying our...Read more
Obstacles to Developing an Intimate Relationship with God

Obstacles to Developing an Intimate Relationship with God

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ “(Matthew 7:21-23 NKJV) Have you, at one time or another, experienced a great distance between you and God, felt that your prayers were just bouncing off the...Read more