"Salvation by grace, through faith in Jesus, is no dream, no fiction, let skeptics say what they will." - Charles Spurgeon
We cannot behave “on the spot” as Jesus did and taught if, for the rest of our time, we live as everybody else does. The Spirit of the Disciplines (p. 7).
When we alter our focus from ourselves and our own needs to the Lord and how He has provided so much beauty and wonder for us to enjoy -- it has a dramatic and joyful way of changing our hearts and lifting our spirits.
There are many things too difficult to fully understand, but the main thing is that you know for certain that your sins are forgiven and the hope of Jesus’ resurrection is also your hope for eternal life with Him.
He [Jesus] was forsaken by God for a moment in order that you would not have to be forsaken by God eternally.
~Chuck Smith~
We rejoice over the realities of this Passion Week in history because it was then that God secured our future eternal life with Him. Jesus Christ is alive, therefore, without doubt, or fear, we also will arise, for in Him is life forevermore.
Jack Hibbs
Does your life speak of your wise investment in the Kingdom of God or your retirement plan for this world?
It is not your hold of Christ that saves, but His hold of you. ~C. H. Spurgeon~
Righteousness reverberates throughout generations. We must NEVER make decisions with the hope of immediate notoriety.
Most righteous choices go unnoticed in the immediate and often for some time after but.....the Lord assures us the setting cement of righteous decisions becomes a solid foundation for following generations.
"The memory of the righteous is blessed..." (Prov 10:7)
Jesus is on your side. He wants the very best for you. You're a royal priesthood belonging to God (1 Peter 2:9). And despite what the world is telling you about what to believe and how to live your life, put your complete faith and confidence in Jesus Christ this day.
If I forsake my Lord, I shall crucify Him afresh and put Him to open shame. Keep me, O blessed Spirit, from such a shameful end.
Divine grace can make the coward brave.
God never promises us an easy journey, only a safe arrival.
“Read something positive every night and listen to something helpful every morning.”
— Tom Hopkins
Upon the two hinges of faith and repentance do all the promises of the Bible hang?
~George Swinnock~
There are no geographical borders to God's love. There are no religious things that you have to do in order to get God's love. Jesus Christ shattered all of that. Your relationship with the Lord, and His love for you, isn't about a religious activity; it's a relationship with Him. Jesus traveled miles to seek and save those who were lost (Luke 19:10), and He's doing the same today. He is reaching out to you in love and compassion. It doesn't matter where you've been, where you're from, or what your social or economic status is. God loves you and is setting you free from your bondage. For whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36).
If your first attempt at achieving your goals seems futile, should you move on and do something else? absolutely not! Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life. After all, no one ever achieved a goal by being interested in its achievement; one must be committed.
"Teamwork is what makes common people capable of uncommon results." ~ Pat Summitt
"It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit." ~ John Wooden
"Every leader needs to remember that a healthy respect for authority takes time to develop. It's like building trust. You don't instantly have trust, it has to be earned." ~ Mike Krzyzewski
"Appreciation is the currency of success." ~ Shaka Smart (a favorite quote he attributes to his wife, Maya)
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