Growing Up Spiritually-Part 3
By Emily WootenEphesians 5:15-17 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.In Colossians 1:9-11, Paul prayed that the body of believers (new born Christians) at Colossae would be filled […]
Growing Up Spiritually-Part 2
By Emily WootenJohn 3:3… Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.Jesus told Nicodemus it was impossible to see the kingdom of God if you haven’t been born of the Spirit. When a human accepts Jesus as Lord, the Holy Spirit creates in that […]
Growing Up Spiritually-Part 1
By Emily WootenRead Ephesians 4:7-1511 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:God gave ministry gifts so the body of Christ would be built up, edified and […]
What is your heart’s desire?
By Emily WootenPeople don’t often stop to think about God’s plans for them. They may not give it a second thought, but God has designed you with unique abilities, talents and skills. You have purpose. If someone were to ask you, “What do you want most from this life,” what would your answer be? Paul […]
The Strength of Love
By Emily Wooten What did God say is important?Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets […]
Why Wait?
by Emily Wooten After the death and resurrection of the son of God, the disciples were instructed to wait. They gathered in Jerusalem and prayed. Jesus promised them before he left, they would be given power.Luke 24:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of […]
If God says it’s possible, I do too!
2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.Everyone wants to be heard. In order to be heard we have to […]
Divine help is only a prayer away
by Emily Wooten Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God; It has nothing to do with how good or bad you behave. Every human is born of Adam’s family and separated from the Creator God Almighty. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory […]
Tell it!
by Emily WootenToday around 166,859 humans will face eternity some with and others without God. The message of salvation through Jesus Christ is simple.Perhaps you have already accepted Jesus’ offer. We know that if we accept Jesus, we are children of God. Romans 8:14-17 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, […]
God is Bigger!
by Emily Wooten For all the situations life presents God is El Shaddai. The word El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty) is first seen in Genesis 17:1 and is used 48 times in scripture. God announced to Abram that he, God, was almighty or All-Powerful.Romans 8: 31 What shall we then say to these things? If […]