Everything begins with the way you choose to think. Your “thoughts” produce (or cause) actions and reactions (effects); your behavior. “Actions” are what you say and do and “reactions” are what you say and do in response to what someone else says or does and how you respond to the situations, circumstances, trials and tribulations that happen in your life (things that happen). Your … Continue reading How Life Works
Author: Diary of a Mad Baseball Coach (Rick Clarke)
How Life Works
Everything begins with the way you choose to think. Your "thoughts" produce (or cause) actions and reactions (effects); your behavior. "Actions" are what you say and do and "reactions" are what you say and do in response to what someone else says or does and how you respond to the situations, circumstances, trials and tribulations … Continue reading How Life Works
The “I AM” Statements of Jesus
These are some of the most profound declarations in the Gospel of John, where Jesus uses "I AM" echoing God's self-identification in Exodus 3:14. Every "I AM" statement carries both practical meaning for life (spiritual nourishment, guidance, connection) and a divine claim. Jesus proclaimed, “Before Abraham was, I am. — John 8:58This is His direct … Continue reading The “I AM” Statements of Jesus
Applying Romans 10:9-10
The Romans Road to Salvation: [Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8 and Romans 10:9-10, 13] All have sinned and fallen short of God’s perfect standard of righteousness—His glory. (from Romans 3:23; emphasis added) And the wages of sin, the price that sin pays—is death, separation from God and eternal punishment, but the gracious gift of God … Continue reading Applying Romans 10:9-10
The Mystery of Christ
The Mystery of Jesus Christ The apostle Paul, at the end of Colossians chapter 1, speaks of a mystery that God chose to reveal—not after a few days or even centuries, but after thousands of years. It is His perfect plan, unveiled in the perfect place and at the perfect time—a hidden truth now made known. And … Continue reading The Mystery of Christ
Rule # __ – Use commands to guide and direct your actions and reactions.
Thoughts, attitudes and the actions they create are not managed through discussion or debate. They are governed through direction. A command is a short, authoritative instruction you give yourself to interrupt bad behavior and redirect toward better action. The brain does what it’s told to do. When left unmanaged, it wanders. When given commands, it … Continue reading Rule # __ – Use commands to guide and direct your actions and reactions.
Sanctification, Glorification, Judgment
(9 minutes; 1783 words) The Holy Spirit—fully God, just as the Father and the Son are fully God—now lives in your new heart. He will lead, guide, guard, and protect you until that “great day” when Christ returns. Salvation is the beginning of your new life in Christ: salvation by grace, then growth in grace … Continue reading Sanctification, Glorification, Judgment
I’m Already A Christian
Praise God! Now share the Good News of Jesus Christ with as many others as you can, both believers and unbelievers you know and ask them to do the same. “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples … Continue reading I’m Already A Christian
I’m Not Yet Saved
Not saved yet? Don’t give up! God is faithful. Keep seeking Him with all your heart. Make it a sense of urgency! Stay in His Word daily. Review the clear presentation of the gospel message in this app over and over. Be persistent—keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking, keep praying. Remember Jesus’ promise: “If you, … Continue reading I’m Not Yet Saved
I’m Already a Christian!
Praise God! Now share the Good News with as many others as you can. "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son … Continue reading I’m Already a Christian!
