Scripture:  John 15:11 – These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.Joy and happiness are so different.  Happiness is from happenings.  For example, you are happy when you purchase a car or house, when you get a promotion or when someone gives you a gift.  Joy is from the Holy Spirit as we sense His presence.  When good things happen to you, you...  Read More

Scripture:  John 13:12-15 - So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 5:1-5 – Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have  peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope....  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 42:1-2a - As the deer panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.  My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God.Psalms 63:1 - O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.Matthew 6:19-21 - Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and ru...  Read More

Scripture:  II Timothy 2:21 – If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.To be used by God, a personal relationship through Jesus Christ (Romans 10:9) must take place.  Once we are saved, it is so important to keep a short account of our sins (for fellowship purposes). I John 1:9 says “I...  Read More

Title:  Seeking After Lost PeopleScripture:  Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.Jesus called us as born-again believers to follow His example in reaching out to lost souls/people.  Some Christians like the comfort zone of the four walls of their church.  While lost souls are dying all around us and going to hell without Jesus Christ in their lives, we ...  Read More

Scripture:  I Corinthians 1:18 -  For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.The message of the cross is more than just the speaking of impressive words or wearing a nice piece of jewelry around your neck.  The real message/power of the cross is that Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross -- where all of our sins we...  Read More