Regret is not a proactive feeling. It is situated in disappointment, sorrow, even remorse. It merely wishes things were different without an act to cause a difference. However, repentance is different. Repentance is an admission of, hatred of, and turning away from sin before God.
God is so unique in giving His people ways to fellowship, witness, and remember what a mighty and merciful God He is.
True love does not only encompass the things that make you feel good, it also holds you to a standard of accountability.
God is being taken out of schools; children are not being raised in church learning the word; many parents are living lives unto themselves, exalting substance rather than Jesus Christ, and those looking for answers are going to church and finding the word is not being preached. There are consequences to these decisions.
You recognize the truth because sometimes it's hard to swallow, but if you hold it in your mouth, refusing to eat it, you are going to choke.
Although, the flesh is weak, the Spirit of God is always willing, and He makes us able.
Holiness through Christ's Spirit is the accountability every Christian should be striving towards.
God knows and sees all. His wisdom and knowledge far outweighs mankind, and whether or not people ever recognize it - He is the creator. He is the giver of life, and only He has the power to take it away. That's why its imperative to submit to Him.
It's only through Christ that we can take full advantage of God's mercy and forgiveness through repentance in Jesus' name.
A 'real pastor' is not preaching of their own; they are speaking what God put in their heart by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is using them at that very moment to speak to the congregations situations -past, present, and future.
Voting is a right that has been given to every American; however, as Christ followers, our votes should reflect our God.
Jesus is coming back for a church without a spot or a wrinkle. His righteous blood covers the spots and the wrinkles of those who believe unto righteousness, allowing once sinful men to be holy.
With the right to vote, our choice should be for the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us.
The word of God is a Christian's instructions for life. God speaks to us through His word, so we cannot constantly be running on empty.
God is looking for clean hands and a pure heart.
Learning from the past helps to ensure that mistakes are not repeated.
Those who operate through the Holy Spirit are more equipped to resist temptation.
Jesus went to the cross for sins He didn't commit. Hello! You can carry a grudge just thinking about that, but don't do it. He knew what He was doing. It was His choice, and He did it willingly. It was the will of the Father, and He always did the will of God without complaint. So what is it that we have to complain about?
As a child of God, our whole reason for existing is to give God praise. What a testimony to give in a difficult situation.
We will never accomplish what God wants for our lives unless we stop making excuses for ourselves and pampering our flesh. When we get into seemingly impossible situations, we have to remember - it's not about us.
