by Domenic | Mar 31, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
What is the message of Easter? What is the “Good News” of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? The good news of Easter is that, as He promised beforehand, Jesus Christ has risen from the dead, as a declaration of His righteousness, and of our righteousness in Him. The...
by Domenic | Mar 16, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
“The kingdoms of the world are notoriously unstable. Babylon’s power was awesome, but it disappeared in a moment…In a sermon entitled ‘God’s Providence’, C.H. Surgeon said, ‘Napoleon once heard it said, that man proposes and God disposes. “Ah,” said Napoleon, “but I...
by Domenic | Mar 9, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
The Four Principles Of Peacemaking: Go To Higher Ground. Glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31) Remember what is most important during a conflict ~See conflict as an opportunity to grow and serve others ~Live out your highest values and beliefs in the midst of...
by Domenic | Mar 2, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Are you guilty of an angry outburst? Have your words and actions been motivated by ungodly anger instead of godly love? Is there someone you have sinned against? Is there someone to whom you need to confess? Consider the SEVEN A’S OF CONFESSION, as summarized by...
by Domenic | Feb 23, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
A Good Word for Today: Repentance What on earth is “repentance”? It sounds terrible! “Repentance” sounds like “penance”—like something you have to do to pay for your sins. Or like punishment—something you have to do to “repay” what you’ve done. “Repentance” conjures...
by Domenic | Feb 4, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
“Strong relationships must precede difficult issues. Ideally, build up the “reserve” of trust and relationship so they are strong when issues arise—helping the prevailing attitude to be one of respect, intimacy, and genuine love. Build relationships deliberately...
