Colossians 3:2 (NKJV) 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Life here on earth can surely consume us if we’re not careful. As humans, our emotions can run the show if we let them. They tell us how to feel, how to interact with others, what to do and … Read more
Romans 8:6 (NKJV) 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Our goal as believers is to walk with God and live our lives in a way that’s pleasing to Him. We can’t do that very well if we think and live carnally. We have to … Read more
Romans 8:5 (NKJV) 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Our minds can be funny things. We think, we ponder, we rationalize and we try our best to figure everything out. … Read more
Galatians 5:25 (NKJV) 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. The things we do outwardly are an expression of our inward faith. Everything we do in the natural is driven by what’s inside us. Our spiritual condition is displayed by our actions. Sometimes we don’t like to think about … Read more
James 1:21 (NKJV) 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. As frail human beings we constantly battle our flesh and its desire to sin. God doesn’t expect us to be perfect and sinless. But He does expect us to live by … Read more
Ephesians 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the … Read more
Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. There is so much here for all of us to learn from. The spirit of God is Who we need to look to and depend on in order … Read more
Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. On our own, we are weak and feeble; Powerless. But through Him, we are strong and mighty; Powerful! Sometimes we don’t feel very strong or very mighty. And we definitely have many times when we don’t feel powerful. Why? Because we … Read more
(Psalm 1:1-2 NKJV) Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; {2} But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. Meditating on God’s word … Read more
(John 3:6 NKJV) “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. The Spirit of God is birthed in us when we repent of our sins and we ask His Son, Jesus Christ to be our Lord and Savior. He comes in and, from there, … Read more
(Mat 5:8 NKJV) Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. The pure in heart…what does that mean? How do we become “pure in heart” in God’s eyes? There are two aspects to this. There is the spiritual side, the things that aren’t tangible. And there is the natural side, the things … Read more