Exodus 33:5-6 (NKJV) For the Lord had said to Moses, “Say to the children of Israel, ‘You are a stiff-necked people. I could come up into your midst in one moment and consume you. Now therefore, take off your ornaments, that I may know what to do to you.’” So the children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments by Mount Horeb.…
Ephesians 4: 15-16 (NKJV) but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying…
1 Timothy 5: 17 (NKJV) Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine. Many pastors these days are either burnt out or on the verge of it. According to recent findings from research done by Barna, 46% of pastors under the age…
Proverbs 30:5: “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” We are so blessed to have access to God’s perfect words in the Bible. Remember all the hype #flawless got on Instagram? The hashtag has been used more than 13 million times! People are obsessed with this idea…
Hebrews 13: 7, 17 (NKJV) Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct…. Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so…
Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” Those who pay attention to God’s truths are blessed. You can’t be wise without learning the truth. Otherwise, you’re just like a Florida girl speaking Spanish to a Brazilian. Let me explain. I live near Miami, which…
1 Peter 5:2 (NKJV) Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; God is a God of order, and He has put in place an order and a system for the church to function effectively and efficiently. Sadly, recent findings…
Ephesians 1: 1a (NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God Being a pastor is a calling from God, or by the will of God. It involves living the consecrated life where they set themselves apart to serve the living God full-time. Those who are called will have a longing in…
Proverbs 28:13: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Living wisely doesn’t mean you’ll never make mistakes, but it does mean you’ll admit your wrong-doing and change your ways. My mom used to display a beautiful glass fish on the mantle. It was a really meaningful and expensive gift from my dad. I accidentally…