How do you handle pressure to move forward in life? How do you face the day-to-day challenges that threaten to push you back into your place of shelter and keep you from achieving success? It is hard for me to be kind of others who have treated me unfairly, but I choose to do so. Because if I do not continue in kindness towards them, then my heart hardens against them. The pain that festers in my heart because of the sense of wrongdoing overcomes my joy of servanthood. I thrive on helping others...
Apr 23, 2020•5 min
The last commandment that Jesus gave all of His followers has transcended generations from the time of His resurrection until He comes again to call us Home. It is the responsibility of every living Christian to share all that He taught to those that will listen. The Plan of Salvation will not be withheld from anyone who believes upon hearing, and we do not have the right to choose to whom the Holy Spirit draws to us with the Light that shines from an obedient heart. The Holy Spirit will convict...
Apr 23, 2020•11 min
Why do Christians even celebrate this day? We celebrate because it is the day that GOD provided humanity with the way to reconnect with him. As we will learn from the next three sections of Bible study, there were many things that GOD needed to put into place in order for the repentant heart to turn back to HIM. Humanity has sinned. these passages will come from the new king James version of the Bible, and I challenge you to read along with me in your favorite translation.
Apr 20, 2020•16 min
The answer is never. GOD created us out of love. HE established the relationship at the very beginning of creation. There was a time when HE walked in the Garden with us. When we disobeyed HIM and committed the first sin, we stepped away from GOD. HE has never walked away from us. That is our legacy as humans. We are weak, even when we profess to be strong and independent. There are those of us who pride ourselves upon the ability to sustain that independence under our own volition. That is a li...
Apr 09, 2020•8 min
I don't have to tell you that we are in the fight for our lives, our families, our communities, and our nation. Humanity has faced an enemy like COVID-19 many times before. Many of us will survive and learn from the mistakes we have made. So how do we all fight this enemy together? The first thing we must do is give it to GOD and let HIM heal us. We do that through prayer and reading HIS Word at home. The next thing to do is what the government, the CDC, and WHO have been recommending all along....
Apr 06, 2020•4 min
Where does your faith stand right now? Do you have expectations that GOD will make things better for you; safer and more enjoyable? We want this coronavirus to go away. We want God to end it immediately. We may not be able to meet together for a traditional Easter Service this year, but that does not prohibit us from celebrating the resurrection that is in our hearts. Easter is more than hunting for eggs or putting on a new set of clothes, however. It is about renewing your heart to have a love ...
Apr 06, 2020•9 min
We are facing uncertain times right now, but our reliance upon GOD helps us to get through each day with the hope that the next one will be better. The 23rd psalm is a good passage of the Bible to commit to heart, not only during this time that we are dealing with the Coronavirus but throughout our entire life. We need to realize that GOD is there to take care of us, that HIS love for us endures forever, and that HE protects us from the evils of the world around us. God has provided us a Shepher...
Mar 27, 2020•30 min
This is an annual trip that several men, primarily from Texas, who are or have been involved with Royal Ambassadors, either currently or in the past. They gather together, along with young men in their teens, to spend a week in the great outdoors fellowshipping with each other in GOD's presence. The purpose is to take time out of busy lives to grow closer to GOD, to enjoy HIS creation, and to help facilitate leadership growth among each other so that we may be stronger in sharing Christ with the...
Mar 22, 2020•11 min
I do not think there is anyone out there who has not been affected in some way by the coronavirus, or COVID – 19, as others would call it. Many of us are going through uncharted territory at this moment. I want to assure you, though, that GOD is watching over us. These are very uncertain times, and I know that many of you are afraid. I think it is very important that we trust GOD enough to carry us through this dark time and continue to study HIS Word. Now more than ever we need to depend upon H...
Mar 19, 2020•14 min
Are you one of those Christians who gets worried over your students because you feel like you are not able to reach them effectively? Sometimes we Christians get caught up in so much of our mission in life that we often overlook many of the small blessings around us every day. Half a lifetime ago, GOD placed upon my heart the need to teach HIS word to a group of kids from a rough neighborhood around a local church. Since then I have not stopped teaching, though the groups have changed over the d...
Feb 24, 2020•6 min
Wouldn't it be awesome if you could stand in the presence of God right now? How would you react? I know that I would be stricken with awe and terrified at the same time. I know what the bad things that I have done in my life that put HIS Son on the cross. But I am also assured of the grace HE has given me.
Feb 20, 2020•6 min
Certain situations in life require us to act immediately in the event of an emergency, so those are best handled with an instant prayer to GOD and let HIM take control. But the other problems in life, the ones that give us a chance to think through the solutions, require us to take our time in evaluating the right choices to make. Fortunately for those of us who are steadfast in walking according to GOD's righteous plan, we have the Holy Spirit which guides us in our important decisions. In toda...
Feb 18, 2020•4 min
Rejecting others the opportunity to experience grace for their sins, for whatever reason you might give, is not what Jesus taught. When it comes to redeeming believers to HIS Kingdom through Jesus Christ, GOD is an equal opportunity employer. HE does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, ability, or Bible-centered Christian theology in drawing HIS children to HIM. By loving our Christian family and walking in the light of Christ, we can avoid the stumbling blocks Satan tries to put in...
Feb 17, 2020•5 min
You have heard it said that the world is full of good and evil. GOD created the world and it is hard to see why there would be an evil presence. Indeed, you cannot look upon this world and not see the good that GOD had created for all of us. Satan wants to corrupt everything GOD created, so he started with us. The world offers pride in our accomplishments and gratification of self-pleasures…not from GOD…but from the root of evil present in the world.
Feb 14, 2020•5 min
Are you rolling down the highway to hell or climbing the stairway to heaven? Often we want to make things easy for ourselves, simplifying processes and streamlining our activities to fit our busy schedules. Now there is nothing wrong with that mindset, don’t get me wrong. After all, our goal is to stabilize a hectic life and focus our attention on our family and GOD, right? So why is it so hard to stay on the narrow path?
Feb 13, 2020•4 min
For the last several days, it has been a constant rain and downpour mixed with thunderstorms. There just seems to be no end in sight for the rain. What does your life forecast look like? Are you watching a storm front approach with no way that you can stop it or get out of the way? Perhaps you are already in the midst of a violent storm, buffeted on all sides by the tempest. It's easy to look at the dark grey skies and see nothing but rain and lightning and listen to the roar of the wind and the...
Feb 12, 2020•5 min
#Deception of the #Believer Today, the prince of darkness tries his best to convince us that he can give us the world. GOD never said everything was going to be hunky-dory after we accepted Christ into our hearts. GOD never promised that life on Earth would be easy after accepting salvation, but HE makes it easier to deal with adversity. Some folks take only what they think they need from the Bible. There are no bad parts of the Bible that we can just set aside simply because they do not agree w...
Feb 06, 2020•5 min
A Distinct Choice between Life or Death; Blessing or Curse The decision God presents you with is not a difficult one. We all sit on the fence at one time or another in our life, struggling with that moment of indecision; the moment of choosing between two different options in our life. In our spiritual life, sitting on the fence represents a time when GOD has drawn us to HIM by the Holy Spirit to make a choice between what HE has to offer us and what Satan offers us to remain in the world.
Feb 05, 2020•5 min
Despite our rebellion, GOD still calls us to be HIS children. Like many of the other sins that pollute our lives, rebellion separates us from the grace of GOD. Any sin that we hold on to harms the relationship we have with HIM. The desire to hang on to our autonomy and reject the coercion of the Holy Spirit to act according to GOD's will for our lives is rebellion, plain and simple.
Feb 03, 2020•5 min
How hard is it for you to get the nerve up to get out and share the plan of salvation with the lost people around you? If you are waiting for your perfect moment to start the work that GOD has called you to do, I can almost guarantee you that it will never come. Not all of us have been called into the ministry to preach or teach GOD's word, but many of us have been commissioned by HIM to lead others to HIM. HE does not expect you to go out on your own. In fact, HE will send HIS Spirit ahead of y...
Jan 31, 2020•5 min
Do you live with a really busy schedule? Do you try to fill every moment up with activity so that there is not much downtime? Do you ever feel like there is not enough time in the day to get everything done? Sometimes it is good to be busy. It has been said that idleness is the devil's playground. However, there are times that you need rest, especially for your soul. Sometimes when we are so active, we often forget the little things, but those little things can be very important. Sometimes Chris...
Jan 31, 2020•5 min
Do you think that there is too much dirt in your life for God to even care about you? Do you think that you need to get yourself right first? Do not let Satan lie to you through the whispers of other sinners about your unworthiness. To tell you the truth, when Jesus reached out to the lost to present salvation, He made no distinction upon their background. GOD draws sinners from all walks of life through the Holy Spirit to the Son HE loves so that they can experience the love HE has for all of h...
Jan 29, 2020•7 min
Sometimes in life, we see ourselves as the captain of our ship and we are steering the course through uncharted waters. Up ahead is an impossibly big iceberg, either visible or unseen. However, we are stubborn and refuse to steer around it. Damage to our ship occurs and pushed us off course. We might get angry, but there may have been treacherous waters behind that iceberg. We might even ask ourselves, "What was GOD thinking?" This episode was recorded unscripted and unedited.
Jan 24, 2020•21 min
The spiritual church is your personal connection with GOD. It is as strong as you make it and built up of what you are willing to give to GOD. HE will use what you offer, but will not take what you do hold onto. So, this question will always remain: What will you give GOD to build your life up with HIM, and what are you holding onto to keep that relationship from being complete?
Jan 23, 2020•5 min
Are you going through a difficult time in your life right now? It could be an illness or financial difficulties. It could also be living alone. For whatever reason that you may have been put through the fire, GOD is ready to heal you. GOD's purpose for the circumstances may not be revealed to you yet, but HIS love for you is evident and never-ending.
Jan 23, 2020•4 min
Have you ever had the opportunity to give a blessing to someone in need, but they either refused it out of foolish pride or offered to repay you at a future time? What they don't realize is that they may be denying your own personal spiritual blessing.
Jan 22, 2020•3 min
An inspired Bible study intended to help all Christians and other people to grow closer to GOD. This episode focuses on Respect, one of the characteristics of discipleship.
Jan 21, 2020•17 min
It is an inspired Bible study intended to help all Christians and other people to grow closer to GOD. Whether you are a beginner to the Christian faith, or you have been walking with GOD for many years, this Bible study is for you. I intend to guide you through many of the issues challenging Christians to maintain their faith in Christ and their righteousness in GOD's Kingdom. Most Scripture read in these episodes will come from the New Living Translation Bible version on biblehub.com, my prefer...
Jan 21, 2020•1 min
Have you ever wondered why someone prays for you? Does it surprise you when you find out someone you don’t know is praying over a personal matter of yours?
Jan 18, 2020•4 min
How often do you witness that certain person in your place of worship who commands attention upon themselves instead of GOD or Jesus? Do not let your ego corrupt your walk with GOD or hinder the ministry HE works through you.
Jan 18, 2020•4 min
