Who’s Protecting Me? Last week, we talked about the Double Minded Man and the 7 Voices that are always speaking to us. The goal is to listen to the Holy Spirit, but the other 6 voices have agendas of their own. With the exception of the enemy, the other voices are actually just trying…
James 1: 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you…
Self-Control: The Culminating Grace Gift Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[b] 15 If you…
Why you can’t be loved What are some of the reasons you’ve told yourself why someone didn’t love you? Autism in Love There were 4 people studied in the movie. One older gentleman with severe autism who could not express himself well. He understood his abilities and limitations and accepted them and…
Spiritual Hindrances To Fasting We have discussed the physical, mental and emotional reasons regarding why we have trouble fasting. Today we will talk about the spiritual reasons for problems with fasting. What do you think are the spiritual reasons we struggle with fasting? Spirituality of walking in Christ is the least important thing most of…
What are you telling yourself? (Fasting, Feelings and Framing) Phil 4: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which…
Fasting Isaiah 58 “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the descendants of Jacob their sins. 2 For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that does…
New International Version – Ephesians 5:1-20 1Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any…