Posts by Kerry Skinner
Obedience and Truth
How would you define truth? Is it a concept? Is truth a group of methods? Can you discover all truth in the world’s greatest library? And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 Focus on Christ Knowing truth does not set you free. Knowledge does not set you…
Read MoreShare Christ’s Wisdom
Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:27-28 Focus on…
Read MoreThe Powerful Impact of God’s Word
our God whom we serve is able…and He will deliver us… Daniel 3:17 NKJV When God does His mighty work in the midst of His people, several truths must be recognized: God has always desired to work through His people, but they have not always recognized His initiative in their lives, or His activity around…
Read MoreObedience Confirms Praise
How do you offer praise to God? Is it through proper words you speak? If you say, “Praise God!” is that enough? What is God looking for you to do or say in order to praise Him? Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation…
Read MoreStanding In God’s Counsel
Burning Thought #2 Focus on Christ But if they had stood in My counsel, and had caused My people to hear My words, then they would have turned them from their evil way and from the evil of their doings. Jeremiah 23:22 Can you imagine standing in God’s counseling room and having God as your…
Read MoreThe Fear and Knowledge of God
What would you do in order to find a hidden treasure? Suppose someone gave you a map with a general location of a treasure but told you that it was twenty feet deep. Would you put in the effort to dig for it? It would be hard, tedious, and long workout, but anything worth finding…
Read MoreEncouragement for the Discouraged
Is there anyone who doesn’t need encouragement? Encouragement helps to bring the discouraged out of despair. The Scripture states, My soul melts from heaviness; strengthen me according to Your word. Psalm 119:28 One writer said, “Flatter me and I may not believe you. Criticize me and I may not like you. Ignore me and I may…
Read MoreHesitation Delays Growth
Hesitation delays growth, immediate obedience promotes growth. Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him (Matthew 4:19-20). Spiritually you are built to obey–not disobey. When you walk in the Spirit, everything within you desires to follow your Lord. When you hesitate…
Read MoreA Gentle Spirit
Many do not have a gentle spirit in our day. Many have harsh spirits displayed openly to all. Do you have a long or a short fuse? It is rare that a person remains gentle every hour of every day. When a believer is harsh and disgruntled it is not because the fruit of the…
Read MoreThirteen Laws of Parenting
The thirteen laws of parenting and the Bible can be compared with the idea that just as an airplane must obey the physical laws of gravity and aerodynamics that govern the physical universe in order to fly safely, so can you as a parent come to understand thirteen laws of parenting that are principles in…
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