Day 26 | Never Hide Your Sin
Proverbs 28:13, “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” What is the difference between a hypocrite and a genuine follow of Christ? Repentance. Both the hypocrite and genuine disciple may sin, stumble, and make the same mistakes over and over again. However, what makes the…
Read MoreTen Attitudes to Avoid in the Church
So often I as a pastor have to deal with attitudes in the church that are not “Christ-like.” So I thought I would share the “top ten” to avoid. Remember, if you do the opposite of these you’ll be all good! Ten Attitudes to Avoid in the Church Rebellious Attitude: This kind of attitude leads people to…
Read MoreDay 27 | Tremble Before God
Proverbs 28:14, “Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.” There is a false notion today among some Christians that believe because God is now our Father there is nothing to revere about Him anymore. The idea is rooted in misunderstandings of such verses where the…
Read MoreThree Ways to Love the Church in Your City as Much as Jesus Does
I’ve been noticing the division that exists among churches in the same city and thus wanted to write an honest blog that shares some things God has shared with me to do. Plus, the most common reactions I have while trying to do what God said. Three Ways to Love the Church in Your City…
Read MoreDay 28 | Don’t Trust in Yourself
Proverbs 28:26, “Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.” If you were to be honest I’m sure you can think of many times that you trusted yourself and were let down. Whether it was a time you trusted your feelings and got hurt in a relationship…
Read MoreWhen I Say
When I say that ‘I am a Disciple’, I am not whispering, “I’m lost and still a sinner,” but I’m shouting “I’ve been saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost, and am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.” When I say ‘I am a Disciple’, I don’t speak of this with cultural shame and…
Read MoreDay 29 | Stiff-Necked
Proverbs 29:1, “Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.” Everyone in life from time to time will be rebuked- either by the Lord in prayer, a trusted pastor, a loving friend, or even a spouse or parent. How you respond to correction will determine your ultimate outcome. If you are…
Read MoreDay 30 | A Proverbs 31 Woman
Proverbs 31:10, “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Proverbs 31 is a famous passage of Scripture that beautifully describes the best wife and mom a person can hope to have. For women the standard is set high, but by God’s grace it can be achieved. The…
Read MoreDay 1 | Proverbs, Better Than Fortune Cookies
Proverbs 1:1-2, “1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline for understanding words of insight…” It amazes me how silly people can be sometimes especially when it comes to superstition. Sadly but true, some people religiously read their daily horoscope hoping for guidance, others go to…
Read MoreDay 2 | The Fear of the Lord
Proverbs 1:7, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” The fear of the Lord is one of the most misunderstood subjects in Christianity. Some think that to fear God as a believer is to always be afraid God is going to send you to hell unless…
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