Heartbrake to breakthough (H2B)

Start With Love part 2  The last 2 days have been about loving Jesus and being obedient. Yesterday the private group focused on “why I love Jesus”. One member said it’s like the song says “because he first loved me”. We are heading into the hardest part of the matter which is loving others. I’m not talking about just loving the people who love you. I mean loving the people who you know don’t like you or have your best interest in mind. You might ask why do we have to do that. Firstly, is it necessary to have that loving attitude and mindset because it drives your actions and your choices. Luke 6:27-36 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to other...

Healing Starts With a Choice The question Jesus asked the impotent man was "Wilt thou be made whole? (John 5:6)." Your decision activates the response. The common mistake we make as believers is to assume that we can't move unless God moves.  The battle may not be ours but the choice is!! God is waiting for you to move first in your mind. In Joshua 24:15 the statement is CHOOSE for yourselves today whom you will serve. Ambivalence can not draw near to Christ. When I was 15 the pastor asked me if I would accept Christ as my personal savior. That choice changed my life forever. What makes my life remarkable however are the choices I make daily. The story of the impotent man by the pool shows us some important facts about choices. Lets look at them; 1) choices propel change. Before God could command the man to pick up his bed and walk the choice had to be made. 2) Acceptance can  be a hindrance to choices. If that man accepted his condition with no desire to change he ...