When you think of purity, what is the first word that comes to your mind? When I asked myself that question, I thought of the word, flawless. Purity is the quality or state of being free from blemish, mixture, pollution, or other foreign elements. Jesus said, “Blessed […]
Read morePurity is the Portal of Life
Touch is the Sensitivity of Life
Did you know that over one-third of our five million touch receptors are located in our hands? Don’t underestimate the power of touch. A recent study indicated that most people need to be touched by another person at least seven times a day to maintain a healthy […]
Read moreResponsibility is the Maturation of Life
Maturity is seen when a person takes responsibility for himself. Maturity means to stop making excuses. For example, it’s time to stop making excuses for being late. The responsible thing is to be on time. It’s time to stop making excuses for our indebtedness. The responsible thing […]
Read moreGoodness is the Gateway of Life
You may be of the opinion that if you are good enough you can enter Heaven. The truth is, it has nothing to do with your goodness at all. It is God who is good. Someone said, “If you take God out of good, you are left […]
Read moreHoliness is the Standard of Life
The word standard has been defined as an approved model or mode. God would never set a standard that would be impossible for us to achieve or attain. If God called us to be holy, then with His help we can be holy. If sin is missing […]
Read moreThe Blood is the Substance of Life
Without blood we cannot live. The blood carries the nutrients throughout the body, as well as eliminating toxins and wastes. When we lose blood we become anemic and weak because it decreases our ability to fight off infection and bacteria. Similarly, the blood of Christ washes away […]
Read moreCommerce is the Interchange of Life
The word commerce is defined as the interchange of buying and selling of commodities, goods, services, ideas, or sentiments. In our capitalist society we begin learning the concept of exchange at an early age. I remember as a small child trading pencils, baseball cards, lunches, candy, toys, […]
Read moreSecurity is the Environment of Life
Some plants will only grow in certain environments. For example, tropical plants only grow in tropical climates. New Christians cannot expect to go back into carnal worldly environments and feel secure in their faith until they have matured spiritually. Marriage cannot continue to thrive and survive without […]
Read moreSalvation is the Gift of Life
Everyone loves surprises. When you are presented with a gift, immediately you wonder: What is it? Do I need it? Can I use it? Is it valuable? Will it cost me something? The word gift implies that it is free, but there is something incumbent on our […]
Read morePain is the Fact of Life
I do not believe God intended or enjoys watching His children suffer. However, I’m sure you have heard the expression, “No pain, no gain.” It is the ripping and tearing of muscle that causes us to build muscle. Parents wrestle with the inner conflict of wanting to […]
Read more