by Neil Anderson Numbers 23:19 Has He [God] said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? One key to successful living is learning to distinguish a godly goal from a… Read More ›
Christianity
Live Responsibly Today
by Neil Anderson January 2 Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself Trusting God for tomorrow is a question of our worth. Jesus said, “Look at the birds of the air, that… Read More ›
The Holy Spirit's Guidance
by Neil Anderson January 1 Romans 8:14 For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God A young pilot had just passed the point of no return when the weather changed for the… Read More ›
APART FROM CHRIST I CAN DO NOTHING
by Neil Anderson December 31 John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches . . . apart form Me you can do nothing Add the following statements of doctrinal affirmation to those you began reading yesterday. Allow… Read More ›
The One Thing You Simply Must Know About God
What is the one thing you think people need to know about God? Have you ever thought about this? How important do you think it is to know this one thing? I am going to say very important, as in… Read More ›
ONE TRUE AND LIVING GOD
by Neil Anderson December 30 Exodus 20:2, 3 I am the LORD your God. . . . You shall have no other gods before Me The doctrinal affirmations today and tomorrow will help you renew your mind and take… Read More ›
Personally Resisting Satan
by Neil Anderson December 29 Romans 13:14 Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts Paul instructs us to make no provision for the flesh. What if we do ?… Read More ›
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
by Neil Anderson December 28 Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself. Once when I was pastoring I got a distress… Read More ›
THE GREAT ETERNAL CONSTANT
by Neil Anderson December 27 1 John 3:1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God Have you ever felt that God is ready to give up on you… Read More ›
PRUNING THE BRANCHES
by Neil Anderson December 26 John 15:2 Every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit Our goal is to abide in Christ, not to bear fruit. Jesus promised that if we abide in… Read More ›
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD
by Neil Anderson December 25 Luke 1:38 Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word If God wants something done, can it be done? In other words, if God has a goal… Read More ›
GOD GIVES THE GIFTS
by Neil Anderson December 24 1 Corinthians 12:4, 5 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord Perspective is the value of distance. Step back from the details… Read More ›
Our Most Important Assignment
by Neil Anderson December 23 1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever When love is used as a… Read More ›
Using our Gifts And Talents
by Neil Anderson December 22 1 Corinthians 12:7 To each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good After I taught a class on spiritual gifts, a young man came to me and asked, “Is my… Read More ›
The Humility of Christ's Birth
“Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.” Proverbs 15:33 (NIV) “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full… Read More ›
The Power In The Truth
by Neil Anderson John 3:21 He who practices the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God. Satan’s first and foremost strategy is deception. As long as Satan’s influence… Read More ›
A Matter Of Being Someone
by Neil Anderson December 19 2 Corinthians 5:17 If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come Being a Christian is not just a matter of getting… Read More ›
WHAT IS FAITH?
Today’s guest post is written by Jeremy Larson, you can learn a little about him at the end of this article. Has anyone ever asked this question? I think many times we take it for granted and assume we do…. Read More ›
Soul Prosperity
by Neil Anderson December 16 3 John 2 I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers A few years ago a young woman flew out to Los Angeles… Read More ›
Thy Kingdom Come, part VI
Forsaking ALL: Matthew 6:35: “Therefore I say unto you, take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more… Read More ›
The Spiritual Problem Of Rebellion
by Neil Anderson December 15 1 Samuel 15:23 Rebellion is as the sin of divination (witchcraft), and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry If you fail to bring your child under control during his early years, problems may not… Read More ›
Lend Me Your Hope
by Neil Anderson December 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 your hope for… Read More ›
Adapting Ministry
by Neil Anderson December 13 1 Corinthians 9:22 I have become all things to all men, that I may be all means save some The world at the end of the twentieth century is changing at an alarming rate…. Read More ›
The Expression Of Pride
by Neil Anderson December 12 Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling Pride is a killer. Pride says, “I can do it alone. I can get myself out of this mess without God’s help.”… Read More ›
The Fear That Expels All Others
by Neil Anderson December 10 Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have refuge I was conducting a conference for the leadership of one of America’s flagship churches. The pastor… Read More ›
What We Believe
by Neil Anderson December 9 James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder We all have some beliefs about the world we live in. Whatever we think will make us… Read More ›
The Glory of the Lord
The glory of man is just that; it is of man and will fade away as does the sun setting in the sky. The Glory of the Lord, now that is altogether different – the Glory of the Lord is… Read More ›
WHY YOU SHOULDN'T BE DEFENSIVE
by Neil Anderson December 7 1 Peter 2:23 While being reviled, He [Jesus] did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously There are two reasons why you… Read More ›
Thy Kingdom Come, part V
Citizens have the Kingdom, man has religion. Citizens have the Holy Spirit to lead them, religion has programs to guide them Citizens have Sanctification, religion has busy works to mask emptiness Citizens have submission to the King, religion has tradition… Read More ›
Giving In To The System
by Neil Anderson December 5 1 Peter 2:4 And coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of God “Pastor, I’m a loser,” a high school boy told me dejectedly…. Read More ›