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 ›
Truth
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
The Belt Of Truth
by Neil Anderson November 24 Ephesians 6:14 Having girded your loins with truth The first piece of armor for the Christian warrior is the belt of truth . Jesus said, “I am . . . the truth” (John 14:6). And… Read More ›
Our Only Valid Weapon
by Neil Anderson November 3 John 8;31, 32 If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free We are more vulnerable to Satan’s… Read More ›
Thy Kingdom Come, part III
The Kingdom vs. Salvation: Luke 17:20-21 (NAS/KJV): “Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the Kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, ‘The Kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be… Read More ›
Believing Truth is a Choice
by Neil Anderson October 14 Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him Faith is… Read More ›
Owls Don't Pronounce the "T"…
So it’s “Who” not “Hoot.” I bring this up because I was at a football game the other day where the team mascot is an Owl and people frequently say, “Hoot! Hoot!” I keep pointing out that it’s “Who” and… Read More ›
Thy Kingdom Come, part II
Myles Munroe wrote a book a few years back entitled, Rediscovering the Kingdom. This book breaks down much of what anyone would need for understanding the Kingdom. He aptly describes a kingdom this way: A King and Lord –… 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 is Jesus…. Read More ›
Thy Kingdom Come, part I
Created to Rule: Ezekiel 28:11-19 (NAS): Again the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Son of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “You had the… Read More ›
Flesh vs. Spirit: Kingdom Mindset, part VII
Galatians 5:16-26 (NAS): But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in… Read More ›
REFLECTING REALITY
by Neil Anderson August 23 Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so he is Telling someone that they shouldn’t feel the way they do is a subtle form of rejection. They can do little about how they feel…. Read More ›
Flesh vs. Spirit, part IV
Hebrews 4:15 (NAS): For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Matthew 16:24 (NAS): Then Jesus said to His… Read More ›
A LIBERATING FRIEND
by Neil Anderson August 13 Psalm 51:6 NIV Surely You desire truth in the inner parts; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place Absolute truth is the revelation of God’s Word, and we must live that truth in the… Read More ›
Flesh vs. Spirit, part III
Romans 7:24-25 (NAS): Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the BODY of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! Romans 8:1-2 (KJV): There is therefore now no condemnation to them… Read More ›
Yes, the Church Definitely Stinks! Letter to an (Absent but Vocal) Church Critic
[In response to a Facebook post about the sad, sin-plagued state of the church today. Names have been withheld, changed, or translated into Common Eldarin & Westron to avoid offense.] My response: Guilty.As.Charged. Is the capital “C” Church, and are… Read More ›
Flesh vs. Spirit, part II
“For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please (Galatians 5:17, NAS).” Self-discipline is… Read More ›
Ephesians 4:3-6 (NAS): Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in… 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 ›
FENCES AROUND THE LAWS
by Neil Anderson June 3 Romans 6:14 You are not under law, but under grace In His ministry, Jesus often violated the traditional instructions surrounding the observance of the Sabbath because they were a clear distortion of God’s commandment…. Read More ›
THE LURE OF SATAN’S COUNTERFEITS
by Neil Anderson May 29 Deuteronomy 18:9 When you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not learn to imitate the detestable things of those nations The lure of the occult is almost always… Read More ›
CHOOSING TRUTH
by Neil Anderson May 28 Ephesians 6:14 Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth Persons in bondage are not liberated by what I do as the pastor/counselor, but what they do with my help. It’s… Read More ›
SATAN’S PRIMARY STRATEGY
by Neil Anderson May 20 Acts 5:3 Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit? Satan’s primary strategy is deception. He will introduce his thoughts and ideas into your mind and deceive you… Read More ›
OUR CHILDREN, SATAN’S TARGETS
by Neil Anderson May 16 Deuteronomy 6:6, 7 These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your sons. Christian children and teenagers populating our schools, attending our… Read More ›
Kingdom of God: Authority and Power, part I
“I will GIVE YOU the KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN; and whatever YOU bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever YOU loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven (Matthew 16:19, NAS).” “And He… Read More ›
THE POWER OF THE BELIEVER
by Neil Anderson April 14 John 8:32 You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free When I was a boy on the farm, my dad, my brother and I would visit our neighbor’s farm to… Read More ›
INTERNAL INTERFERENCE
by Neil Anderson April 4 1 John 4:6 We are from God; he who knows God listens to us; he who is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the spirit of truth and… Read More ›
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, part III
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, Part III Philippians 1:27 (NAS): “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Ephesians 6:5-8 (NAS): “Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear… Read More ›