There are many scriptures that mention joy. John 15:7-11 reminds us, “If we abide in Him and His Word abides in us, we should ask whatever we wish, and it will be done for us.” We are then told to abide… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
YOUR BEST DEFENSE
by Neil Anderson July 8 1 John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome [evil spirits]; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world When you came to life… Read More ›
WHOLENESS AND MEANING IN LIFE
by Neil Anderson July 7 Galatians 3:26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus Several years ago a 17-year-old girl drove a great distance to talk with me. I have never met a girl who… Read More ›
EVERY CHRISTIAN’S RESPONSIBILITY
by Neil Anderson July 6 1 Peter 5:6, 7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you. Several… Read More ›
Fear And Faith Ride Into The Storm
Imagine “Fear” as a dark creature with long fingers wearing a tattered hat. This hat covers much of his disfigured face, but his dark eyes are visible. His cold and intimidating glare is quite unnerving and if caught off guard,… Read More ›
OUR GREATEST MOTIVATION
by Neil Anderson July 5 Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction To worship God is to acknowledge His divine attributes. He doesn’t need us to tell Him who… Read More ›
MAINTAINING YOUR FREEDOM
by Neil Anderson July 4 Galatians 5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery The Revolutionary War was a hard-fought battle, and… Read More ›
YOUR UNIQUE ROLE
by Neil Anderson July 3 2 Corinthians 5:20 We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God God has a unique place of ministry for… Read More ›
A WHOLE-BRAIN GOD
by Neil Anderson July 2 John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself Some researchers have suggested that our brains have two hemispheres. We are led to… Read More ›
Delight yourself in the LORD
by Neil Anderson July 1 Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4). Jeremiah said, “The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick” I had… Read More ›
OPEN DIALOGUE WITH YOUR CHILD
by Neil Anderson June 30 Proverbs 25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances All discipline must be based on prior instruction. Make a clear statement of your expectations for a… Read More ›
Hope
In his song STAND, Rich Mullins wrote, “There is more that rises in the morning than the sun.” He knew that with each new day there is the gift of a new beginning, one brimming with promise. Anticipated desires, which… Read More ›
SUBMIT TO GOD
by Neil Anderson June 29 1 John 2:14 NIV I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one. According to John,… Read More ›
NO MIDDLE GROUND
by Neil Anderson June 28 Luke 11:23 He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters The early church included in its public declaration of faith, “I renounce… Read More ›
FOLLOWING OUR SHEPHERD
by Neil Anderson June 27 Romans 8:14 For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God I had the privilege of feeding and caring for the sheep on the farm where I… Read More ›
GOD GENTLY GUIDES
by Neil Anderson June 26 Isaiah 30:21 And your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left In a telephone conversation a lady… Read More ›
PRESERVING UNITY
by Neil Anderson June 25 Ephesians 4:3 Being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace I really don’t mind taking a stand on biblical grounds and living with the conflict that… Read More ›
Affliction Is Part Of The Race
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1… Read More ›
TEMPTATION’S HOOK
by Neil Anderson June 24 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Food is the ultimate appetite, since it is necessary for survival. So we eat to live,… Read More ›
USING YOUR UNIQUE GIFTS AND ABILITIES
by Neil Anderson June 23 2 Timothy 4:5 Do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry For the Christian, true fulfillment in life can be summarized by the popular bumper sticker slogan, “Bloom where you’re planted.” Peter said… Read More ›
THE TRUTH OF CHRIST’S VICTORY
by Neil Anderson June 22 Colossians 2:15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him One of the common objections to the ministry of setting captives… Read More ›
THE ISSUE OF CONTROL
by Neil Anderson June 21 Galatians 5:22, 23 The fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control More times than not, the need to control our children comes from the false belief that our identity and worth derives… Read More ›
HELP FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT
by Neil Anderson June 20 Romans 8:26, 27 The Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. . …. Read More ›
LIVING BELOW OUR POTENTIAL
by Neil Anderson June 19 Galatians 5:17 The flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Sprit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that… Read More ›
The Fleshly Person
by Neil Anderson June 18 1 Corinthians 3: 2,3 I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, for you are… Read More ›
THE SPIRITUAL PERSON
by Neil Anderson June 17 Galatians 5:22, 23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law The spiritual person also has a body,… Read More ›
THE NATURAL PERSON
by Neil Anderson June 16 Ephesians 2:1, 2 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of… Read More ›
Happy Father's Day, God
“One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Ephesians 4:6 (NKJV) Your heavenly Father is so in love with you! Through the incredible blood sacrifice of His son Jesus, you are an adopted… Read More ›
A REBELLIOUS GENERATION
by Neil Anderson June 15 1 Samuel 15:23 Rebellion is as the sin of divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry We live in a rebellious generation. Many feel it is their right to sit in… Read More ›
LEND ME YOUR HOPE
by Neil Anderson June 14 Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit Lend me… Read More ›