Faith is not a group decision. It’s a daily choice. Even when you stand alone, choose to stand with God.

The credibility of our witness is revealed not by how loudly we denounce evil, but by how faithfully we defend those harmed by it. Delve deeper into Michael Worker’s ‘Making Your Church a Safe Place (Part 1)’ by listening to the full article here: eldersdigest.transistor.fm/episodes/makin…

REPENT MEANS TO STOP SINNING Not, change your mind That's a copout for not wanting to stop sinning When we stop sinning and study the Word of God and pray daily, then our minds are changed over time by God's Word The Gospel and eternal life is what gives us the heart/mind to

Question of the day: Have you ever made a choice because of social pressure, even though you knew it was wrong?

Scripture reminds us in Ecclesiastes 9:10, ‘Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might...’ This is the posture God desires from His children.

Not every strong feeling is the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit doesn’t confuse you, and doesn't contradict His Word. He brings peace, clarity, and truth. If you’re unsure about a decision right now, slow down and pray. Open Scripture. Ask God to lead you, and trust that He will.

Through Christ’s ministry, we see that the spaces and environments around us influence how open hearts are to understanding. Have 10 minutes to spare? Listen to ‘Hospitality: The Model of Jesus and Other Biblical Examples – Part 1’ here: eldersdigest.transistor.fm/episodes/hospi…

"There must be a divorce between you and sin, or there can be no marriage between you and Christ." — Charles Spurgeon There is no denying the fleeting pleasure found in sin, but can it ever compare to the consistent love and peace found in Christ?

CHRISTLIKENESS PRODUCES HUMILITY, NOT SELF-EXALTATION The closer we walk with Christ, the lower we think of self and the higher we exalt His righteousness and glory. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” — John 3:30

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5 (KJV) Night seasons don’t last forever. God’s joy is scheduled for the morning.

Phrases such as, “They are naturally outgoing; I could never evangelize like them.” Dim the light God is ready to give us. Let us trust Him instead of our perceived limits.

“...This church has embraced the vision that every believer is both a disciple and a disciple-maker.” — Balvin B. Braham In under 15 minutes, you can hear all five aspects of the Barandillas church system. Click the link to listen ⤵️ eldersdigest.transistor.fm/episodes/baran…

The mission is wherever you are and whoever is within your reach. Bring Christ's message to as many people as possible. Maranatha!

C. S. Lewis Words are easy. Following is where it gets real.

Can our faith in His goodness sometimes waver when bad things happen?

Spiritual Question of the Day: If we believe God’s answers are always for our benefit, why do we struggle more with no than with yes?

“This same Jesus… will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11

Spiritual alignment precedes relational healing. God’s work in the heart often leads to restoration in the home. 🏡

"Faith, without trouble or fighting, is a suspicious faith; for true faith is a fighting, wrestling faith." — Ralph Erskine If faith brings peace, why does it still involve wrestling? Who—or what—is the real battle against?