Posts with the tag “encouraging”

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation, the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” - Romans 12:6-8  Do you know what your spiritual gi...  Read More

“We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.” - Romans 15:2  Over the last couple of days, we have talked about our need for community. Whether this is in the church (which is always encouraged) or outside the church, we all need people in our lives who are strong believers looking to grow in their walk with Christ. That is not just an opinion, but the Word of God instruc...  Read More

“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” - Jeremiah 29:11In 2015, Drake released an album called, “If You Are Reading This It’s Too Late.” Well, I want you to know that today, if you are reading THIS, it’s not too late. Because if you are reading this, you are still breathing. And if you are still breat...  Read More

“Now Elijah the Tishbite, from the Gilead settlers, said to Ahab, “As the Lord God of Israel lives, I stand before Him, and there will be no dew or rain during these years except by my command!’” (1 Kings 17:1)Introductions are important. We place a high degree of emphasis on first impressions and first introductions to new people.In our new devotional series, we’ll be observing the prophet Elijah...  Read More