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Totally Alive

By Neil Anderson   October 11   2 Corinthians 4:16  Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.   You are comprised of at least… Read More ›

God’s Goal For You

By Neil Anderson October 10 2 Peter 1:5-7 NIV  Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and… Read More ›

God’s Concept of Happiness

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

SPIRITUAL IDENTITY

By Neil Anderson   September 19   Galatians 4:7  Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God   As you consider the importance of your spiritual identity and the… Read More ›

RIGHTING WRONGS

By Neil Anderson September 17 John 15:8  By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples   How can you know if you’re being led by the Spirit or the flesh?… Read More ›

DENYING SELF

By Neil Anderson September 13 Matthew 16:24 If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself A primary reason why we struggle to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission is because we are guilty of a great omission : We… Read More ›