Posts by Kerry Skinner
Hesitation Delays Growth
Hesitation delays growth, immediate obedience promotes growth. Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him (Matthew 4:19-20). Spiritually you are built to obey–not disobey. When you walk in the Spirit, everything within you desires to follow your Lord. When you hesitate…
Read MoreEncouragement for the Discouraged
Is there anyone who doesn’t need encouragement? Encouragement helps to bring the discouraged out of despair. The Scripture states, My soul melts from heaviness; strengthen me according to Your word. Psalm 119:28 One writer said, “Flatter me and I may not believe you. Criticize me and I may not like you. Ignore me and I may…
Read MoreA Gentle Spirit
A gentle spirit is not often observed in our day. Many have harsh spirits displayed openly to all. Do you have a long or a short fuse? It is rare that a person remains gentle every hour of every day. When a believer is harsh and disgruntled it is not because the fruit of the…
Read MoreAttractive Testimonies
What do attractive testimonies look like to godly people? …for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace…
Read MoreThe Powerful Impact of God’s Word
our God whom we serve is able…and He will deliver us… Daniel 3:17 NKJV When God does His mighty work in the midst of His people, several truths must be recognized: God has always desired to work through His people, but they have not always recognized His initiative in their lives, or His activity around…
Read MoreIs Your Life Lined Up?
Is everything in your life lined up just the way you want it? It is good for us to set goals for ourselves and have things in order. The Lord Jesus said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). It makes…
Read MoreShare Christ’s Wisdom
Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:27-28 Focus on…
Read MoreLove that Grows
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment… Philippians 1:9 Focus on Christ Have you seen an artesian well? It is a spring of water that flows under natural pressure without a need for pumping. There is an artesian well in Texarkana, Arkansas. De Soto…
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit and Love
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5 Focus on Christ Have you ever been disappointed because you hoped for something that did not happen? Maybe you shared with others that you knew something good…
Read MoreSolid Foundations for Difficult Times
A Standard for Life We need solid foundations if we are to survive difficult times. If you are to construct a safe building, you must make sure you have the right materials and the right tools to have a solid foundation. There has never been a time in life in which the people of God needed…
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