Posts with the category “witnessing”

**Understanding Anger: A Journey from Hostility to Healing**Good morning, readers.Today, I embark on a personal and poignant journey that many of us may relate to: understanding and managing anger. It's a place I never expected to find myself—standing before you, sharing insights on a subject that has profoundly impacted my life.For years, I considered myself a high-spirited individual. Yet, throu...  Read More

The Pursuit of PerfectionIn a world that often celebrates "good enough," we're confronted with a sobering truth: good isn't good enough when it comes to eternity. While we may strive to be decent people, make moral choices, and live upright lives, there's a fundamental flaw in our human condition that prevents us from achieving the perfection God demands.It's a hard pill to swallow, isn't it? The ...  Read More

For in Christ, we find not just the path to becoming "good people," but the way to be clothed in the very righteousness of God Himself.   Read More

The True Vine: Abiding in Christ "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser," Jesus declares, painting a picture of divine cultivation and care. In this teaching, we find ourselves as the branches, utterly dependent on our connection to the vine for life, growth, and fruitfulness.But what does it mean to be a branch in Christ's vine? It's about more than mere association; it's about abi...  Read More

The Journey to Eternal Life: Understanding Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the LifeThe Resurrection and the LifePerhaps one of the most profound statements comes in the context of Lazarus' death. When Martha expresses her belief in the future resurrection, Jesus responds, "I am the resurrection and the life." This declaration transcends time, offering hope not just for a distant future but for th...  Read More

Who might persuade them? Have you ever pondered the stark contrasts that exist in our world? The opulent wealth of some juxtaposed against the crushing poverty of others? While these earthly disparities can be jarring, there's an even more significant contrast to consider – one that extends beyond this life and into eternity.Let's explore a powerful lesson from the Bible that illustrates this eter...  Read More

The Weight We Cannot Lift: Understanding God's Love Through Our WeaknessHave you ever considered how we measure strength? In the physical realm, it's relatively straightforward. We can line people up, hand them increasingly heavy weights, and see who can lift the most. But what about our spiritual strength? How do we measure that?Imagine a series of weights, starting from a manageable 25 pounds an...  Read More

To truly grasp the difference between law and grace, we must understand why Jesus was necessary. The sobering reality is that everyone is a sinner. The very system of animal sacrifices in ancient Israel proved that all were deserving of God's wrath - if any were truly righteous, they wouldn't have needed to sacrifice continually.  Read More

In our journey through Colossians, we've arrived at a powerful conclusion focusing on the ministry of speech. This final section emphasizes three crucial aspects: prayer, proclaiming the Word, and witnessing to the lost. As believers, we're called to walk in wisdom towards outsiders, making the best use of our time.  Read More