Give up pride for good during the holidays. This is where I've been especially stubborn. As I walk more and more in this path of Christianity, I see that letting my guard down and admitting that I don't want to be alone is far better than dealing with me, myself and I, who always seem to want to keep up appearances.
— Monica Johnson
During the holiday season, Christmas specifically, it can be hard to be away from family and friends.
Learning from the past helps to ensure that mistakes are not repeated.
I often think about Christ having all power, but He abdicated the power to live a sacrificial life for His children. In His own words he told his disciples that His meat was to do the will of the Father.
The word of God is a Christian's instructions for life. God speaks to us through His word, so we cannot constantly be running on empty.
I realize that sometimes I get bothered when I see the world acting like the world. Did you hear what I said? The world is supposed to act like the world, and God tells us that every generation gets more wicked, so why the surprise? Maybe we have some word to swallow ourselves.
With the right to vote, our choice should be for the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us.
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and He is still loving on His people.
Just the simple act of sharing wisdom is something that many parents have left to society to do; however, that is not what God teaches in His word.
There's no way to get around the fact that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, and He is so good that He exchanged His place in Heaven to come suffer on a cross for humanity and rose to set us free from eternal life in Hell.
It's painfully obvious to see that as Americans we can sometimes be wrapped up in our own affairs.
It's funny how we 'do' Christmas. Christmas is not something that we do, it is something that was done. It celebrates the long awaited arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. We had nothing to do with it, but what we can do is praise God for the coming of the Lord, who washed away the sins of the world by dying on the cross.
Many of our choices have led to the predicaments we are presently complaining about.
Do you ever think about the fact that Jesus never said a mumbling word? You may have heard that phrase before, but how much have you ever thought about it?
Can one truly be passionate about something if they are not committed to it?
Falling is a hard thing to do whether you are a Christian or not, but when you are in Christ, it comes with a deep sadness for letting your Savior down.
Being afraid to tell the truth because of the projected consequences, whatever it may be, shows a lack of faith and an abundance of fear.
Don't meditate on what you don't have, and remind yourself what you do have.
Jesus' love for His children continues to be the greatest love story of all time.
Real Christianity is based upon God's word given to us through the scriptures, and His word is final.
Voting is a right that has been given to every American; however, as Christ followers, our votes should reflect our God.
There are some people who are always on the run, so much so that they find it hard to fit in the study of God's word.
Not to be harsh, but why do we care so much about celebrity acceptance of Christian beliefs?
Forget the conspiracy theories! God gave us the right to vote, and He gave the United States, and all of its citizens, freedom through democracy.
There was a time, in the not so distant past, that if you didn't have what you needed on Thanksgiving, you were pretty much going to have to wait until Friday. Not anymore!
Fixate your love on Him, be obedient to God's word, and don't seek the glory of this world. In doing these things, God will exalt you in this earth and you won't have to sacrifice your soul for earthly crowns that will fade.
Heaven is a very distinct place, where only God's elect will go. It's the place where the only One who deserves any glory lives and reigns.
Christmas is a Christian holiday, and any self-respecting person of another religion should not celebrate a holiday that they don't believe in. Clearly, Christ is in the name of the holiday, so there should be a belief in Him.
Grace is a much more accurate word to use when dealing with the state of human existence. God gives us unmerited favor through Jesus Christ, and since Adam and Eve, our lives have depended on it.
Complaining is an insult to God.
We live unto Him, so committing our service to the Lord is the first and foremost priority of our lives. We can start with our reasonable service: prayer, studying, fasting, tithing, fellowshipping, and witnessing.
Although, the flesh is weak, the Spirit of God is always willing, and He makes us able.
The truth doesn't lie. It's up in your face. It's in your conscience. It challenges your very being with the intention of cleaning you of sin and its influence.
It seems, by today's standards, that it's better to seek approval than to tell the truth. It's better to utter sweet nothings than to boldly say something of substance.
I'm not going to tell you to meditate on what Christmas really means and be thankful.
A nation that turns it back on Christ and God's words of truth will inevitably regret it.
Even though, there are many who describe themselves as Christian, most do not heed to God's word without subjectivity.
The Bible refers to the Word as 'the sword of the Spirit.' What battles are you not winning if you are not equipped with your sword?
There is only one Jesus; we can't live a sinless life like He did.
If you need help, look to clergy who do not spout their own beliefs but direct you in sincerity by using the Bible.
Persecutions are inevitable as a Christian. We are not greater than our Master, Jesus Christ, in whose Holy Spirit we gain strength to endure.
Writers do draw inspiration from their own lives, which, quite frankly, might be more interesting than fiction.
Jesus was humble when He walked this earth. He had all power, yet used all meekness.
We need to pray for our brethren around the world.
There is a lot to celebrate about that little Babe who was laid in a manger. Christians celebrate Christmas because they are thankful for the promise of salvation, which was delivered in human flesh and named Jesus.
Luck really has nothing to do with human existence, since God is not a random God.
Jesus went to the cross for sins He didn't commit. Hello! You can carry a grudge just thinking about that, but don't do it. He knew what He was doing. It was His choice, and He did it willingly. It was the will of the Father, and He always did the will of God without complaint. So what is it that we have to complain about?
Passion is best spent on God; so get committed.
When we have fallen and need to get back up again, we are able to do it in His strength walking in His Spirit. Cling to the Spirit of Christ Jesus - He will never fail.
The lusts of this world leads us to fulfill our carnal need to be accepted, but as children of God we are already accepted by a Heavenly Father who is over and above all things.
