Tina Tapp

We are all different in our personalities and likes and dislikes. In the body of Christ, we keep our individuality but we all have Christ in common and can/should fellowship. Our differences can be laid to the side as we are united in Jesus.

Jesus instructed and demonstrated that we must love one another as we love ourselves. How can we love others if we do not love ourselves? Hatred, bigotry and prejudice are not inherit but are learned. We focus on ourselves rather than love like Jesus.

Noah was righteous and found grace with God. He walked daily with God. Grace also means favor. We need the grace and favor of God to endure to the end. We need His grace to withstand sin and the plots of the enemy.

Ever missed the mark and decided to make up by reading more or going to church more? These things are important but God calls us to a sacrifice of praise. Praise often doesn't come easily. It can be a sacrifice to praise when all is going wrong.

Which is greater? God the creator or His creation? His creations are people, animals, universe, etc. Why do we fear man more than God? Why do we worship creation more than the creator?

We have been sent an invitation by the Father to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior. It is our decision to accept or deny the invitation. We will not crash the Wedding Supper of the Lamb without accepting His invitation.

Salvation is not the end of the journey for Christians. It is the beginning. We are called to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. This requires us exercising faith and obeying God. No spectators or bench warmers in the Kingdom of God.

Paul told the men of Athens they were very religious as he saw the objects of their worship. He also saw an altar to "an unknown god". They wanted to cover all bases. Paul began to tell them about the God of creation. He also told them about the judgment of God.

Our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life before the creation of the world. When we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, our names remain in the Book. However, when we do not, our names are blotted out and we will spend eternity in hell.

When we are born, our citizenship is in that state and country. We have rights as a citizen. When we are born again, our citizenship is changed to the Kingdom of Heaven. We must learn what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom and what rights are available to us.