“And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just

Go Back to the Beginning “Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again.” Revelation 3:3 Was there a

“We proclaim to you what we ourselves have actually seen and heard so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his

Drying Up Spiritually “Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its

“For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10  Sometimes we confuse remorse or regret with

“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1  I don’t have many childhood memories, but one

All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. ”1 Corinthians 10:23 There is a common question Christians

God’s Exchange Program “But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.” Philippians 3:7  C. S. Lewis wrote in Mere Christianity, “The real test of

“And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’’ Acts 20:35 When you were a kid and your birthday

Purpose in Every Step “So, I run with purpose in every step.” 1 Corinthians 9:26 The Christian life is not only a race that we must run well; it is