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Comparing ourselves to others is never a good assessment of how good we are.

We should always seek the Lord when we are facing dilemmas or decisions that will impact more than us.

You can’t earn it because you don’t deserve it, so just accept it and be changed forever.

Suffering produces endurance and character in a Christian’s spiritual training.

They wanted their independence from Rome, and they would do anything to get it.

There’s nothing a human can do to enter heaven. It’s just a gift you willingly accept.

God, rich in love and mercy, wants you to come to Him and surrender what you have been holding onto.

An earthly kingdom built by men will never save you; only Jesus does that.

Instruction for knowing God’s will has been there the whole time.

When we are quick to listen and obey, we will receive God’s kindness.

You can’t have an encounter with God and not be changed.

A life of fulfillment starts and ends with the decision of your life: following Jesus.

They’re right. You can receive health and wealth, but not by following a rule book.

Paul made sure his message was clear to believers: Spreading the gospel is up to you.

Non-believers will only want what we have if they see fruits of the Spirit in us.

Jesus’ sacrifice was once and for all and doesn’t come with any rules to follow.

Prayer should be our first reaction and not our last resort.

Larry Barker
healthy church podcast

Leaving, embracing and invading is exactly what Jesus did, and we should do as well.

It is important to consider others more important than ourselves by serving them.

We are never alone because God is with us. He is there through the good times and the bad.

God is knowable, seek him now before it is too late.

Nothing compares to the loving embrace of Jesus.

Commitment to Christ is not torture, it’s a treasure.

Don’t let politics destroy unity among believers.

Family is powerful, whether it is healthy or unhealthy.

Whatever you are struggling with, surrender it to the Lord today and call of the war you are fighting.

Fear is a thief, like a runaway train, it steals our joy, our peace, our contentedness.

Jesus chose to die on the cross so that we could live, and it all begins with the choice to accept that truth.

God speaks in all sorts of way, but the best way to hear from God is through his Word.

We should be careful how we respond to people and how quickly.

Christ is the ultimate seeker. He seeks and saves the lost.

God is seeking worshipers, making disciples, and shepherding His people.

The mission of God is to seek and save those who are lost, multiplying disciples around the world for His own glory

Evangelism is not optional for the church.

Faithfulness at its core is about trusting in God for provision in times of plenty and in times of scarcity.

The Lord will provide, no matter the situation.

Your home tells a story.

A faithful marriage shows the world that yoking yourself to God alone is a wonderful blessing.

Teach your people strategies to help them cope with their own anger, and practice ways to react gently.

We can’t bank on someone else’s relationship with God and think that will cover us too.

God is a much better master than money.

God wants to talk to you, and he wants you to talk to him.

You can engage with your Bible with more confidence when you know what all the little words mean.

Don’t think you can lie to God and lying to yourself doesn’t do you much good either.

Much like a blade left on its own, Christians can rust and dull in isolation.

None of us can know the future – but it is beautiful to watch it unfold.

The sacrifice that Christ made on the cross isn’t so trivial to be shrugged off at our convenience.

To receive a rich life, you must let go of the scraps.

Gentleness is talking and acting in a way that shows respect for God and respect for others.