Represent Your Clique

"In everything, set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us." ~ Titus 2:7-8

God calls us to set an example for others in the way we live our lives. Just like you are called to represent your employer on your job, God calls us to be adequate representatives for Him in the world.

So what type of example are you setting? What type of impression are people getting about God through you?

We are God's mouthpieces here on earth? As such, we have an obligation to represent Him well.

God bless,
J.W.

True Success

"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?' Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." ~ Matthew 22:34-40

True success in life doesn't come through accomplishment or title, but through your ability to love.

It's the single most important aspect of your relationship with God.

God bless,
J.W.

Are You Listening? (Part II)

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'" ~ Isaiah 30:21

The key to success in life is the ability to hear God's voice.

Are you listening?

God bless,
J.W.

Signs of the Times

“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains." ~ Matthew 24:6-8

It started with 9/11 and continued with Hurricane Katrina.

In 2004, we entered Iraq and a deadly tsunami hit Indonesia and the Asian Pacific.

In the past year, we’ve had earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, Baja, CA, and China.

Most recently, we’ve had unprecedented volcanic eruptions in Iceland, another earthquake in Indonesia, and a major earthquake in China.

Still having doubts that Jesus’ promises aren’t real? Just look around and you’ll see that His words still ring true.

Believe today!

God bless,
J.W.

The Scales of Life

"Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making." ~ Proverbs 16:11

In today’s partisan society, it seems as if no one knows the meaning of the word balance. Everything’s either black or white, this or that, one way or the other.

But God calls us to live a temperate life (meaning to have self-control). For Ecclesiastes 3 tells us that "there is a time for everything, a season for every activity under Heaven."

So, don’t fall into the trap of living in the extreme. God wants you to experience life to its fullest. The key is to live a life of balance.

God bless,
J.W.

What Next?

"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." ~ Matthew 25:46

Are you scared of dying? 

Scared of what will happen to you when you die? 

Afraid of what you'll encounter? 

Unsure of what to expect?

If so, you don't have to be.  God has promised to grant us eternal life if we would just give our lives over to Him. 

There's no fear for those who know where they're going.

Do you?

God bless,
J.W.

Prayer Is The Key

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." ~ Colossians 4:2

Whenever I feel lonely, upset, angry, or any other negative emotion, I know it's usually because of a deficiency in my prayer life. 

Prayer keeps us connected to God, connected to ourselves, and connected with the world around us.

So, take some time each day to spend some alone time with God.  It'll change your entire outlook on life.  Guaranteed.

God bless,
J.W.

2 Timothy 2:22

"Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." ~ 2 Timothy 2:22

As young people, we often feel like we have all the time in the world. A certain sense of entitlement and invincibility often accompanies youth. As such, young people often leave religion and thoughts about the afterlife to older folks. We tell ourselves that time is on our side, that we'll have plenty of opportunities to right the wrongs we commit today. We live for today in hopes that we can make amends tomorrow.

But make no mistake - what you do today not only affects your tomorrow. It largely shapes it. The sins you commit today have consequences that you better be ready and prepared to face in the future. No deed goes unnoticed and no sin goes unpunished.

Knowing that by giving my life over to Christ, I've been given a gift of eternal life with God gives me comfort. Can you say the same?

If not, don't wait until you're old and gray to give your life over to the one who loves you more than anyone else in the world. God wants to use you in your youth to make a tremendous impact on the world.

God bless,
J.W.