Knowing the time was fast approaching to endure the cross, Jesus kindly told His disciples that He would only be with them a little while longer. He used a term of endearment calling them “little children.” He knew that they could not come with Him, so He chose to give them a new commandment. The…

God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24 Focus on Christ What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? God is Spirit! Not one of many spirits! He is Spirit and must be worshiped on a deeper level than just the physical. To…

John: True Belief Brings Faithfulness, Book 2 is out now! To hunger and thirst for righteousness is to hunger for the Lord Jesus Christ. When your heart hungers and thirsts for Jesus, you have a strong desire for Him. He, then, will fill you with all of His spiritual resources. Faithfulness is one of those…

Many times in Scripture, angels told people to not be afraid. Jesus also said this many times. As you develop in your relationship with the One Who has redeemed you, Jesus will deepen your trust in Him. You will grow, and His Words will bring you comfort through anything that you may face. But now,…

When there is someone in the body of Christ who disobeys the commands of Christ, those in the Spirit have great sorrow. The Spirit of God provides Godly sorrow toward sin whether it is your sin or the sin of others. When you sin in the body of Christ you effect the whole body. There…

Many people do not believe that God speaks through His Word. They believe that God is confined to context alone. While context of Scripture is very important, the Spirit of God speaks directly to your life through verses of Scripture. This does not mean taking verses out of context. For example, just recently, I, Alison,…

Brethren, do not be children [immature] in your thinking; continue to be babes in [matters of] evil, but in your minds be mature [men]. 1 Corinthians 14:20 (Amplified) One usually views maturity as physical or mental growth. Many believe that older people naturally are more mature. This is true from a physical perspective but not…

Focus on Christ Where does joy come from? Are you only joyful when things are going well? Do you need have a light-hearted moment in order to sense inner peace and joy? Only when you follow what God has commanded will you experience the abundant life. A believer will never be joyful in disobedience. The…

What or who guides your life? Do you listen to the latest fads for direction? Maybe you attempt to find a person who has a new insight into life that can enrich your days. But quite honestly, if you are looking to people for guidance, you must be careful as to who you follow. Paul…

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year…