Abide in God

A lot of people know things about God, but they haven't learned how to abide in God. Seek God's presence every moment you have breath (1 John 2:28).

Telling God what to do

You can't love God if you're trying to tell God what to do. Let the Spirit lead you to abundant life (1 John 5:3).

Simple

The message of Christ is simple: Repent. The way of Christ is simple: Bear fruit (John 15:16).

Seeing good in others

God is praised in the unity of his people. Don't let disagreements keep you from seeing the good in other people (Titus 3:10).

The enemy's temptations

The power God gives you each day is enough to resist the enemy's temptations. The enemy doesn't stand a chance against a child of God (James 5:8)!

Stored up your word

"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you" (Psalm 119:11).

Dig deeper

Don't be satisfied with this brief text message. Dig deeper into God's word to find the life God wants for you (Hebrews 4:12).

More patient with others

The more you realize your own faults, the more patient you can be with others (Ephesians 4:2).

Trust fully in God

Keep your trust fully in God, not just the things you think about God (2 Corinthians 10:5).

New level of faith

When you reach a new level of faith, you can expect a new level of temptation. It's part of growing in grace (1 Corinthians 10:13).

How to pray

Don't pray as a way of getting what you want. Pray as a way of seeking what God wants (Jeremiah 33:3).

Slow to anger

"The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love" (Psalm 103:8).

Part of the fun

Don't let the pastor have all the ministry! God wants you to be part of the fun, too (Ephesians 4:11-13).

Becoming a cheerful giver

The first step to becoming a cheerful giver is being completely thankful for every gift God has given you (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Putting off obedience

There's no good reason to put off being obedient to God. Putting off obedience is still disobedience (James 4:17).

Understand your blessing

Don't let people who don't understand your blessing take the joy of it away from you (John 1:16).

3 weapons

You've got 3 weapons to fight against fear: power, love & self control. Use them (2 Timothy 1:7).

Apple of your eye

"Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings" (Psalm 17:8).

Off track

Don't let a detour get you off track. There is still a plan God is working for you (Jeremiah 29:11).

Sharing your faith

Think of sharing your faith as a way to brag about how good God is (Psalm 96:3).

Walk with your neighbor

You cannot walk faithfully with Christ if you're not willing to walk with your neighbor (Galatians 6:2).

Opportunity to speak harshly

People often give you plenty of opportunities to speak harshly. You don't have to take them up on it (Proverbs 15:1).

The best of yourself

You grow in Christ by giving God the best of yourself (2 Timothy 2:15).

Wait in silence

"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him" (Psalm 62:5).

Every Christ-like action

Praise God for every Christ-like act you see done for others by others (John 15:13). 

Confessing your sins

Confessing your sins to God brings forgiveness from God and freedom for you (1 John 1:9).  

Words have power

Your words do have power. Choose to use that power to be a blessing (Ephesians 4:29).