By Neil Anderson October 9 1 Timothy 6:6 NIV Godliness with contentment is great gain The world’s concept of happiness is getting what we want. All merchandising is based on this idea. To really be happy, we need a flashier car,… Read More ›
Faith
Being Emotionally Honest
By Neil Anderson October 8 Ephesians 4:15 Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ You can guard your intimate relationships by monitoring how you verbally… Read More ›
WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP
By Neil Anderson Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep Early in my pastoral ministry I received one of those middle-of-the-night telephone calls that every pastor dreads: “Pastor, our son has been… Read More ›
Thankfully Use Each Day Wisely
“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace,… Read More ›
Looking For the Good In Your Children
By Neil Anderson October 6 Romans 14:19 Let us pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another It is difficult to estimate the damage done by saying to a child: You’ll… Read More ›
The Proper Use Of Prophecy
By Neil Anderson October 5 Romans 8:14 For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God The Bible says there is only one intermediary between God and man, and that… Read More ›
In Support of Israel
Originally appeared on Vine of Life.net (archive site only) Dec. 2012 I have thought about this for days, weeks now…writing about Israel. So much is going on… I think it is apparent that we here at Vine of Life News… Read More ›
BE SUBMISSIVE
By Neil Anderson October 4 1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution The world system in which we were raised says that you are nothing, so compete, scheme, achieve and strive to get ahead…. Read More ›
Beyond The Boundary Of God’s Design
By Neil Anderson October 3 1 Corinthians 6:18 Every other sin that a man commits is outside his body, but the immoral man [fornicator] sins against his own body Sex glands are a God-given part of our… Read More ›
‘Reformation Project’ Recruits Volunteers Nationwide to Influence Churches to Embrace Homosexuality
Vine of Life News Commentary by πίστις Matthew 7:15-20 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes… Read More ›
According To the Spirit
By Neil Anderson October 2 Romans 8:5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit The… Read More ›
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
stpaulmuskego.org Commentary by: Gordon King Brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a time of trials and tribulations. It is not yet the “Tribulation Period”, yet it is a time of much tribulation. The times are destined to only get… Read More ›
Each and Every One of You!
This is an awesome video affirming who women are in Christ. Ladies…if you need a reminder of how Jesus Christ views you, what He sees in you…please watch this. Maybe you just need to be reminded of how God sees… Read More ›
Discipline Vs. Judgment
By Neil Anderson September 30 Galatians 6:1 Brethren, even if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness Are there any occasions when Christians should confront each… Read More ›
How to Know if You are a Good Person or Not
Vine of Life News Copyright© πίστις 2013 Photo art courtesy of Darrell Creswell Goodness, who defines that and what does it mean to be good anyway? If you go by the world’s definition of goodness depending on who you ask,… Read More ›
WHO’S RESPONSIBLE FOR CONVICTION?
By Neil Anderson September 29 Romans 14:13 Let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this–not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s way. I grew up with a good, moral background, and… Read More ›
Rick Warren and The Purpose Driven Life
Vine of Life News This video is rather long, I watched it last night. It is filled with a lot of good info though. Anyone with thoughts that Rick Warren is NOT a false teacher will think differently after watching… Read More ›
WINNING THE BATTLE
By Neil Anderson September 28 1 Corinthians 15:57 Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ Here’s a wonderful example of what can happen to a Christian when the strongholds of the… Read More ›
YOUR CHOICE
By Neil Anderson September 27 Romans 6:12, 13 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body that you should obey its lusts, and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as… Read More ›
Hillsong: The Stand
Hillsong “The Stand” You stood before creation Eternity in your hand You spoke the earth into motion My soul now to stand You stood before my failure And carried the cross for my shame My sin weighed upon your shoulders… Read More ›
OUR RELATIONSHIP TO SIN
By Neil Anderson September 26 Romans 6:11 Consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus Even though you are dead to sin, sin’s strong appeal may still cause you to struggle with… Read More ›
SUCCESS IN GOD’S EYES
By Neil Anderson September 25 Joshua 1:7-8 “…Be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you… then you will have success” A helpful perspective of success in the Christian life is seen in Joshua’s… Read More ›
IF YOUR FAITH IS OFF
By Neil Anderson September 24 2 Corinthians 5:7 We walk by faith, not by sight When my son Karl was about eight years old, I introduced him to the game of golf. I gave him a little starter… Read More ›
So Why Do Christians Get Confused?
Vine of Life News / Cherylz1961 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 “He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.”… Read More ›
How Many Kings…
Downhere “How Many Kings” Follow the star to a place unexpected Would you believe, after all we’ve projected, A child in a manger? Lowly and small, the weakest of all Unlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother’s shawl – Just a… Read More ›
THOSE WHO OPPOSE US
By Neil Anderson September 22 Ephesians 6:12 Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly… Read More ›
A Corrupt and Godless United States: Guaranteed to Fall
Copyright© πίστις 2013 Psalm 88:12 Shall Your wonders be known in the dark? And Your righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? The land of forgetfulness…sounds like the U.S. does it not? The dark…there is darkness enough to overwhelm the senses… Read More ›
Never Will I Leave Your Side
Click image to visit Solomons Porch Radio and listen to podcast When you talk about God, is He present or on His way? We explain the difference in detail. GregGreg is a strong believer in Jesus Christ and in the… Read More ›
A CHANGE IN OUR VERY ESSENCE
By Neil Anderson September 21 Ephesians 5:8 You were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light Ephesians 2:1-3 describes our nature before we came to Christ: “You were dead… Read More ›
Abandoning Perfection
Today’s guest post comes to us courtesy of Ken Myers, you can learn more about him at the end of this article. Jesus said “Be Perfect” (Matt 5:48 and 19:21). Given what Jesus said, you may wonder why this piece… Read More ›