If we don’t set boundaries to the things we aren’t called to do, we’ll be depleted of the energy for things God has called us to do. – Adria Wilkins, “Christ Pleasing Versus People Pleasing” *This post comes from Breaking the Chains: Strategies for Overcoming Spiritual Bondage (Buford, Georgia: Lighthouse Bible Studies, 2017), 78.    The post Quotations – Overcoming People Pleasing first appeared on Lighthouse Bible Studies ..read more

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV) God’s power enables us to overcome the fear of failure. God’s love enables us to overcome the fear of rejection. God’s truth enables us to overcome the fear that comes with ignorance and wrong thinking. In whatever way the great enemy of our souls, Satan, wants to enslave us with fear, God has an answer and a way of escape. By His power, we can overcome weakness and thoughts that we can’t do what God wants us to do. By God’s love, we can overcome the fear of not being liked or accep ..read more

Every person needs to be rescued from sin, its damaging nature, and its penalty of death; and faith in Jesus Christ is the rescue that is available to every person.  – BK *This quotation is based on Romans Chapter 3 and comes from Beebe Kauffman, A Whole Lot of Wonderful—Application of the New Testament for Today (Buford, Georgia: Lighthouse Bible Studies, 2018), 266.   The post Quotations – The Rescue Available to Every Person first appeared on Lighthouse Bible Studies ..read more

Read Acts 27, and take courage from Scripture itself and the application below. Ch. 27: When you sail into the middle of a storm with someone who won’t be warned against impending danger and loss, remember God. v.1-8      Sometimes “contrary winds” hinder the intended progress on our journey for God. v.9-12    The advice that we listen to in these situations, needs to be from God. v.13-17  Don’t let temporarily favorable circumstances, lure you to action that will cause you difficulty and fear, and drive you off course. v.18-19  Lighten your ..read more

Jesus is the Light of the World—if we follow Him (listen to Him, learn from Him, stay close to Him, follow His example, and do what He says is good), we will leave behind the misery and ruin of sin. *This excerpt comes from Beebe Kauffman, A Whole Lot of Wonderful—Application of the New Testament for Today (Buford, Georgia: Lighthouse Bible Studies, 2018), 184.   The post Bits of Wisdom – Following the Light of the World first appeared on Lighthouse Bible Studies ..read more

Based on Luke Chapter 7, this is how Jesus responds to people with power, compassion, and the truth: Jesus responds to faith and understanding, with the power to heal. (v.1-10) Jesus responds to our sorrow with compassion and help. (v.11-17) Jesus’ power supplies evidence of the truth—He is the One we need. (v.18-23) Being immersed in repentance of sin, prepares us for faith in Jesus. (v.24-30) Jesus’ words and power can be resisted by men. (v.31-35) Jesus’ mercy has the power to turn a heart filled with sin, to a heart filled with love and devotion. (v.36-39) Jesus responds to the debt we o ..read more

Don’t be afraid: let the certainty of Jesus’ authority and power diminish your fear in the storms of life. – Beebe Kauffman *This quotation and the following posts for the next two weeks, come from Beebe Kauffman, A Whole Lot of Wonderful—Application of the New Testament for Today (Buford, Georgia: Lighthouse Bible Studies). Today’s post is based on Matthew 8:23-27 and found on page 50.   The post Quotations – Diminish Your Fear first appeared on Lighthouse Bible Studies ..read more

Now thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ. (2 Corinthians 2:14 WEB) Dear God, thank You for the triumph Jesus made possible for all who believe in Him. The price of sin is spiritual death—a “forever” separation from You. But instead of a “forever” death, we can experience a “forever” life and flourish in Your “forever” love. Jesus’ death for us sets us free to know You and love You and to share the truth with others, so they can have a “forever” God too. The post Prayers – A Forever Life first appeared on Lighthouse Bible Studies ..read more

We belong to a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and we serve a King who is supreme in authority, power, and love. The battle for people’s souls rages on, and our enemy wants to do everything he can to hurt the church and weaken her in our generation. Let’s not let him. This Easter and throughout the year, remember the reality that Jesus has won for you. Live as a free, born-again child of God. Fight for the light, and spread God’s truth and love wherever you are. Our King is alive, and we serve a risen Savior! – Katy Kauffman, “Our Risen King and the Reality He Has Won” *This excerpt is taken ..read more

What reality do we have because we believe in a living Savior? Redemption & forgiveness – In [Christ] we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7 WEB*) Adoption – For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15) An inheritance – In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will. (Ephesians 1:11 NKJV) Citiz ..read more