Watch the video, “Abiding Room” (An Internet connection is required). The 3 Levels of Life As a believer, do you still struggle with anger or unforgiveness? Anxiety? Depression? Impatience? Envy or jealousy? Are you tired of trying to be a “good Christian” only to fall short? Why is the divorce rate the same or higher among Christians compared …
Author Archives: Jonathan Kobayashi
32453.1 Kevin’s Testimony
Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. -Jonah 2:8 I was born in Kansas and when I was five our family moved to Arizona. I grew up in a home that I would call a “Leave it to Beaver” type of home. My parents are wonderful people who made …
23251 Hope in God’s Promises
See “Bible Promises for Hope” main menu The Bible is full of promises from God that can help us find hope and strength when we need it most. By clinging to God’s promises, we demonstrate our faith in His trustworthiness and loving concern for us. The author of the book of Hebrews writes, “Let us …
23253 Promises for Your Situation
What are the circumstances that most occupy your thinking? Abandonment “[God has promised), ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” —Hebrews 13:5, NIV “Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you …
23254 Promises for Your Feelings
What emotions trouble you? Afraid “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” —Romans 8:14–15 “I am holding you by your right …
23255 Promises for Your Relationships
What assurances do you need for your relationship with God and family members? Your Relationship with Father God “The Spirit himself bears witness to our spirit that we are God’s children.” —Romans 8:16 “Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself …
23256 Promises for Your Identity
How does God see you, and how should you alter your self-perception? All Spiritual Blessings “Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ. For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we should …
23257 Promises for Your Future
What is God saying about things ahead for you? Eternal Life “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” —John 3:16, NIV “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal …
23258 Promises About God’s Character
What does God say about himself and the guarantee of his promises? All-Knowing “How great is our Lord! … his understanding is beyond comprehension!” —Psalm 147:5, NLT “[God] founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.” —Jeremiah 10:12, NLT “I am God, and there is no one else like …
31058 Born Again as a New Creation
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Christian? Some people believe that they are Christians because they have joined a church. Others think that following certain rules or standards is what’s required. But in reality, Christianity is not about membership, or adopting a code for living, it requires total transformation. Everything must …