Actively Pursuing a Christ-Centered Lifestyle
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 Eating away from the inside Ever had a secret that was eating at you? Something you never wanted known by anyone
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 Don’t give up! Lately, I have been running up against some obstacles that really challenge my ability to keep praying through rather than giving up. It is so
When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!” Matthew 27:54 Painful Passage This is
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Proverbs 19:17 Savers vs. Spenders I am the baby of the family. By quite a lot. My brother and sister are twelve
For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes. An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him. Proverbs 5:21-22 Sins hold me captive Most of
“Again he [Jesus] left them and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot go away until I drink it all, your will be done.” Matthew 26:32 Not my will I don’t know anyone who wants anguish and despair. It is
Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to him. Hebrews 13:16 Trouble Remembering I don’t know about you, but life keeps getting faster and faster for
Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church and prayed for them with fasting, turning them over to the care of the Lord in whom they trusted. Acts 14:23 Fasting for Leadership I think that this is a really
But how can I ever know what sins are lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. And keep me from deliberate wrongs; help me to stop doing them. Only then can I be free of guilt and
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what