Good Practice

Christians are called to be satisfied in God. What does that mean? What does it look like? This would be the follow-up message to the prior week’s message titled: “When God doesn’t answer prayers…” Recorded on 10/16/2022 at Blanchester First Church of God.    

Faith is such a commonplace word in the Christian realm and very misunderstood. On top of that, many Christians advocate for “blind faith” which is to follow something you can’t really know- just take the “leap of faith” as some would say. I would say Scripture does not lend itself …

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be …

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is …

Why are you cast down, O my soul,     and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,     my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:5-6 ESV A lot of folks think that just going to church on Sundays is truly enough ‘spiritual food’ to get …

“…remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other;     I am God, and there is none like me,  declaring the end from the beginning     and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand,     and I will accomplish all my purpose…’” Isaiah …

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 CSB How we live with our time here are earth really matters. I think this goes as a warning to Christians and non-Christians. We …

But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. This saying is trustworthy and deserves …

… Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9 CSB In our Christian journey and …

Who do I have in heaven but you? And I desire nothing on earth but you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever. Psalm 73:25-26 CSB When I first heard a preacher discuss these verses above, it was absolutely …