It's only through Christ that we can take full advantage of God's mercy and forgiveness through repentance in Jesus' name.
— Monica Johnson
Make God first priority. He's worth it!
No marketing plan is ever going to bring in one soul that was not ordained by the Lord to be saved in the first place.
The one and true God of the Bible does not share His glory with any man or anyone else. There is only room for one God.
God can show you just what you need to give, even if you don't know exactly why you're giving it. That's why we should always seek God and prepare to give Him our very best.
Christians are not in bondage to do things as the world does, and moreover, the traditions and rudiments of men are not necessary to honor God.
As a child of God, our whole reason for existing is to give God praise. What a testimony to give in a difficult situation.
Sometimes when people ask you to do things you think you are above, you need to evaluate why you think you are above it.
Christian children should be taught at an early age that everything they receive is because of God's grace and love. They will grow up more appreciative and begin to understand that they, too, must have a relationship with Christ. Christian children should also be taught how to give.
Singles have goals, responsibilities, deadlines, events, and friends that occupy their time, as well they should. Nonetheless, before any goals are achieved, responsibilities are fulfilled, deadlines are met, events are attended or friends are visited, God's purpose should be accomplished.
We have all fallen short of the glory of God.
Men and women have defined roles, and it's the responsibility of a parent to make sure they know which way to go; otherwise, a child would feed themselves with their feet without the correct guidance.
People tend to say Christians are always judging, but the word of God convicts Christians and urges them to obey God's commands.
Jesus' sinless life was given as a gift to the world - the ultimate gift. Some would receive Him, and others wouldn't. Nonetheless, He continues to be our gift, and His life and death makes it possible for His children to receive eternal life with Him. That's a reason to give God glory.
Peace is a gift that is embodied through the Holy Spirit through the acceptance of Christ.
Just because we want something so bad does not mean that God wants it for us, too.
It's a shame that so many people are so intimidated and bothered by Tim Tebow's stance as a Christian. He's not bothering anybody. He's simply being who He is and giving all glory to His Lord.
Repentance allows God's mercy to come forth because it recognizes that the sin committed was against God. It also bares contriteness of the heart and the desire to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh so that particular sin will never be repeated.
Christians need a time and place to sanctify themselves. It's important to take the time, and early in the morning is a wonderful time to do it.
True love does not only encompass the things that make you feel good, it also holds you to a standard of accountability.
Why do people get upset when Christians say there is only one way to Heaven? Shouldn't those who follow a particular religion believe its doctrine to be true?
It's an honor to stand for God, and if we want to know where we should be standing, the red letters in the Bible will never steer us wrong.
Nobody says you have to be shackled to tradition.
God is being taken out of schools; children are not being raised in church learning the word; many parents are living lives unto themselves, exalting substance rather than Jesus Christ, and those looking for answers are going to church and finding the word is not being preached. There are consequences to these decisions.
The words 'success' and 'single' do go together, especially in Christ.
A Christian's celebration of Christmas should be a lot different from that of nonbelievers.
God has given His children a love that is so great in Christ that the world can't touch it with chocolates, roses, or diamonds.
You don't see many people crying over the wrong they do to God every time His word is neglected or when one willfully sins.
Jesus is coming back for a church without a spot or a wrinkle. His righteous blood covers the spots and the wrinkles of those who believe unto righteousness, allowing once sinful men to be holy.
I have actually had to ask my supervisors not to curse in meetings or in general in the workplace.
Giving is a really big thing around Christmas, as well it should be. Christmas is about giving, and it all stems from the greatest gift the world has ever received - the gift of Jesus Christ.
It may seem like we have the ultimate plan for our lives, but it's not in the same galaxy of what God's plans are for His people.
Resolutions are a wonderful thing if we can keep them, but many resolutions go by the wayside because we have not done anything different with our mindset.
Some people don't know when to stop talking.
Regret is not a proactive feeling. It is situated in disappointment, sorrow, even remorse. It merely wishes things were different without an act to cause a difference. However, repentance is different. Repentance is an admission of, hatred of, and turning away from sin before God.
God is using people to accomplish His work, of saving souls, but we have to remember that it is not us doing the work. It's God using our vessel.
Holiness through Christ's Spirit is the accountability every Christian should be striving towards.
No holiday, no job, no amount of money, not even my own security can mean more to me than my love for God.
As a Christian, we can't stand on the sidelines with no team jersey or team colors to show our allegiance to Christ.
It's easy to praise God in the good times, but what about when the storms of your flesh are a-brewin'? Not so easy then!
Jesus was a perfect example of following authority. He was subject to His earthly parents; he subjected himself to the laws of the land, and as God, he had the power not to do any of it.
Somehow many have fallen into the belief that being a Christian is supposed to be a cake-walk. It's not.
The word of God is very important to Christmas. For unto us a child was born, and we should be reminded of how Christ's amazing journey came to be.
Singles have a purpose that is higher than any earthly relationship. Marriage is honorable, but so is being single.
Whenever I left New York, the Twin Towers welcomed me back in. It was a symbol of my city - the most unique city in the world, so when I moved to Virginia and later to Maryland, it meant even more.
When you are submitted and committed to the Lord, you will look forward to Jesus coming back, and not even an earthquake or Hurricane Irene will be able to shake you from the love of Christ.
We glorify God with all of our members, but in most cases, our mouths seem to get more opportunity. So it just goes without saying that we can dishonor Him with our mouths as well.
Ultimately, the soul will receive either judgment or mercy through Christ.
It's disheartening to write goals from year to year, looking back only to see you are in the same place. You can make so many promises that you get sick of yourself, but what is it that God can't do?
God is never on the sidelines of His children's lives. He goes before them. He leads them, guides them, protects and saves them.
