Together in Christ: 'Establish My Steps, O LORD!' — Proverbs 16:9

Most of us don't want to spend our lives doing little more than taking up space and breathing air. We want our lives to matter. The challenge is finding the right ways to do that and the right places to invest our time, interest, efforts, and money.

The Scriptures speak with a clear voice about this issue. We have two choices: we will live for either God or something else that is far more fleeting and significantly more inconsequential. We can't serve two masters! [1] We can make all the plans we can imagine, pursue all the goals we conjure up, and seek to achieve fame and fortune for ourselves.

Easy Plan for Living a Life Pleasing to God

 Do you want to live a life pleasing to God?

Do you want to follow God's will?

Yes?  Me too!  But it's too hard, right?  Nope!  Check out this easy-to-follow plan!!

1 Thessalonians 5:16–19 (ESV): 

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; 

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit.

The ABC's of Christianity

 The following is a list of the “ABC’s” of Christianity. If we will faithfully incorporate the practical thoughts presented in this list into our daily lives, we will see dramatic results in our Christian walk.

Listening For God’s Voice

A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square. It was during the noon lunch hour and the streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens were wailing, and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. Suddenly, the Native American said, “I hear a cricket.” His friend said, “What? You must be crazy. You couldn’t possibly hear a cricket in all this noise!” “No, I’m sure of it,” the Native American said, “I heard a cricket.” “That’s crazy,” said the friend.

 

 

God's Blueprint For our Success

(Note: This is an overview of the Gospel Minutes Vol. 69, No. 25, dated June 19, 2020. Written by Clem Thurman.)

God wants us to be happy, have peace and joy, and achieve the purpose for which He gave us life. God wants us to be successful and He gives us everything we need in order to make that happen.

The Bible, God's word (our blueprint), tells us that the Christian life is the only way to gain real success and the best part is that the world cannot take it from us!

 

Prayer

Prayer is the privilege we have to communicate with God, the Father, the Almighty Creator of the Universe. WOW!  And what's more, He wants us to come to Him in prayer.  It's mind-blowing when you think about it. Philippians 4:6 tells us to "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God."

The Book of James - Study Aid

 

The Book of James

James has been called the "How-To" book for practical,Christian living. It's easy-to-understand language and relevant subject matter is as applicable today as it was the day it was written.

In this short book, James describes several qualities that identify a true and genuine faith, and how that faith works in the real world.