If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:31–32 (NKJV) Does today’s verse mean that those of us who know the truth about Jesus are automatically free in every area of life? Actually, when you read both verses together, it first talks about being a disciple before it talks about the truth setting you free. A disciple is someone who has a relationship with Jesus Christ and is a disciplined follower of His truths. Those two words are key: relationship and truth. To be truly free, you need both. Learning the truth from God’s Word is vital if you want to walk in freedom; there’s no doubt about …
Simple ways to keep stress in check
Do you often feel stressed out? Many of us accept anxiety, worry, and stress as normal. If this is you, you might actually get upset with other people if they don’t get stressed and worried with you. You mistake their calm state as a sign that they don’t care. You may think that you have to get stressed out under pressure to get the job done, but in reality, you’ll be more effective if you don’t. Not only are you less productive when your stress levels are high, but it affects your entire team. A stressed-out state of mind causes you to make poor decisions, it makes you more susceptible to illness, and it causes others around you to get stressed out as well. The …
Dos Claves: Relación y Verdad
Jesús les dijo a los judíos que habían creído en él: —Si ustedes se mantienen fieles a mi palabra, serán de veras mis discípulos; conocerán la verdad, y la verdad los hará libres. Juan 8:31–32 (DHH) ¿Significa el versículo de hoy que aquellos de nosotros que conocemos la verdad sobre Jesús son automáticamente libres en todas las áreas de la vida? En realidad, cuando usted lee los dos versículos juntos, las primeras conversaciones acerca de ser un discípulo están antes de las conversaciones acerca de que la verdad te liberará. Un discípulo es alguien que tiene una relación con Jesucristo y es un seguidor disciplinado de sus verdades. Esas dos palabras son clave: la relación y la verdad. Para ser verdaderamente libre, necesita ambas. El aprendizaje …
STAY HUNGRY!
For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT) God’s Word is so powerful. According to Hebrews 4:12, God’s Word is “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (NKJV). But its power isn’t accessed through analyzing and reasoning. The truth of God’s Word bypasses your reasoning mind to alter you from the inside out. In fact, Holy Spirit works through God’s Word to change you. The combination of God’s Word and Holy Spirit’s guidance can teach you everything you need to know about marriage, …
Permanezca Hambriento
Porque el reino de Dios no es cuestión de palabras, sino de poder. 1 Corintios 4:20 (DHH) La Palabra de Dios es tan poderosa. Según Hebreos 4:12, la Palabra de Dios es “viva y poderosa, y más cortante que toda espada de doble filo; y penetra hasta partir el alma y el espíritu, las coyunturas y los tuétanos, y discierne los pensamientos y las intenciones del corazón “(NVI). Pero su poder no se obtiene a través de análisis y razonamiento. La verdad de la Palabra de Dios omite su mente racional para transformarlo de adentro hacia afuera. De hecho, el Espíritu Santo obra a través de la Palabra de Dios para cambiarlo. La combinación de la Palabra de Dios y la guía del Espíritu Santo …