In light of current events and the seemingly any moment return of Christ, this morning I was reading in Hebrews 11, the Hall Of Faith. The word FAITH appears 23 times in this chapter. The word faith is the Greek word, pistis- and in Strong’s concordance it is “the conviction of the truth of anything…

1 Corinthians 11:1 “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” Paul, this man called while a direct enemy of God’s people, persecuting the church of God… is now by the kindness and patience and long sufferings of Christ, able to say with all boldness and sincerity… imitate me, just as I am an imitator…

1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” When it comes to glory or fame what comes to mind? A winning touchdown catch? A job well done and pats on the back? A word of affirmation and encouragement from a parent or leader?…

I enjoyed this devotional from the devotional called ‘Faith’s Checkbook’ by Charles Spurgeon. Devotions such as this are great ways to get a strong spiritual shot right in the arm. I pray it blesses you wherever you may find yourself today. Abiding in Obedience, in Love If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in…

“I have called you friends.” John 15:15 We never know the joy of self-sacrifice until we abandon in every particular. Self-surrender is the most difficult thing — “I will if…!” “Oh, well, I suppose I must devote my life to God.” There is none of the joy of self-sacrifice in that. As soon as we…