Judging the Sin of Others “Do not, like some people, be afraid of speaking plainly and broadly concerning the consequences of sin.” - Charles Spurgeon “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:8 to 9 NIV The Word of God is crystal clear about the consequences of sin. It is also crystal clear that we have all si

No Other Name “If we have but thee, we can ask nothing besides, for thou art all in all, and if we have thee not, we are wretched and undone.” — Charles Spurgeon John 14:6: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Acts 4:10–12: …It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth… that this man stands before you healed… Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by

The Umpire in Your Heart “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The word for rule in our text above means “umpire.” What does an umpire do in a baseball game? He calls the game. He tells you whether you are safe or out. He calls the shots. May we let the peace of God call the shots in our lives. Sounds great, doesn’t it? But how do you keep the peace of God ruling in

Knowing Him More "He who does not long to know more of Christ, knows nothing of him yet.” — Charles Spurgeon “What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.” - ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The greatest strength in the life of a believer is surrender. Every time we put our own desires to death, something stronger and more alive r

Pray Anyway “Whenever it is hardest to pray, it is most necessary to pray.” — Charles Spurgeon “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” - ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The call to follow Christ and surrender our lives to Him is not a call to ignore the pain. It is a call to trust that God will use the pain. He will use it for

Go and Tell “It is your business to preach the gospel to dead sinners, for it is the gospel that makes the dead to live.”— Charles Spurgeon “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Our job is to go and tell our story. Do not d

Empowered by Prayer Prayer is without a doubt the most important thing we do. It is prayer that empowers the everything else we do. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” - ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬-‭34‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ It will take more than reading the above text. It will take more than faith to bel

Treasure in the Cracks Have you ever noticed when the bottom falls out and life gets tough that silence is the worst part of it all. It is easy to believe in the goodness of God when things are good. It is harder when everything is falling to pieces and heaven seems quiet. But what if silence does not mean the absence of God. What if the pain we are going through is not punishment? Suffering is not the enemy of spiritual growth. It is often the doorway to spiritual growth. Th

The Battle for the Mind “Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” - ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭37‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Prayer often begins in the mind. That’s why caring for our minds is vitally important. The problem with our mind is, though we are spirit filled as believers, the mind is still in its natural or unconverted state. In other words, the mind can often be contrary to God. We think oftentimes what we don’t w

Choosing Your Position “You are either with God or against him, and the sooner you know your true position the better.”— Charles Spurgeon “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ I choose Jesus. How about you? Your decision has huge consequences or huge rewards. Choose wisely! Team Wade is praying for you and loves you and there’s nothing

The Faithfulness of God “If there is any one topic that you Christians ought to speak about thankfully, bravely, positively, continuously, it is the faithfulness of God to you.” — Charles Spurgeon “If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” - ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ There should be no event that cancels our overwhelming gratitude and thankfulness for the faithfulness of God. Team Wade is praying for you and loves you and there’s nothing you can d

Pray Anyway “[…] there should be within us an enthusiasm which kindles at the very thought of prayer.” — Charles Spurgeon “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ There has been no greater battle in my life than distraction brought on by the enemy to keep me from prayer. Recognize the enemy’s scheme, and

Praise Belongs to God Alone “[…] let my mouth be filled with God’s praise, but not with my own.”— Charles Spurgeon “My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh shall bless His holy name forever and ever.” - ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ There is no room or reason for personal praise, for no human but Jesus could pay sin’s debt. Glory to the Lamb of God! Team Wade loves you and is praying for you ❤️👊

Nothing Can Separate Us “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭38‬-‭39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The words we’ve just read are not a feel-good sentiment. These words are a declaration of war against fear, insecurity, and the persistent lie that God’s love

No Other Name “If you do not find salvation in Christ, you will never find it elsewhere.” — Charles Spurgeon “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” - ‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The Bible also says that today is the day of salvation. Have you received Christ as your own? Do not delay! Team Wade loves you and is praying for you ❤️👊

A Grain of Faith “Care more for a grain of faith than a ton of excitement.” — Charles Spurgeon “Better to spend your time at funerals than at parties. After all, everyone dies, so the living should take this to heart.” - Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite verses. I, myself, being a high-strung, emotional guy, love the excitement of it all—college football, college basketball, the golf match, the hunting, the whatever you want it t

Rules or Relationship Jesus was tested by people who put rules over relationships. Those leaders were guilty of what we today call legalism. They pretended to be perfect, and instead of loving others, they demanded that others follow rules they couldn’t follow themselves. Jesus said, “They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden. What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so car

Rest in His Strength “Christ's eyes never slumber, his hands never rest, and his shoulders are never weary of carrying his people's burdens.” — Charles Spurgeon “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.” - ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Isn’t it awesome to rest in the fact that we don’t have to keep all the plates spinning? That even in our weakest

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus “But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted." - Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When Peter stepped out on the water, he started out great because he started by faith. But he got in trouble when he took his eyes off Jesus and started looking at his circumstances. Here’s what we learn from Peter: We can’t just close our eyes and ignore the challenges around us, but they are not to be our focus

Strength for the Weary “God is full of strength and He can impart it to those who need it.” — Charles Spurgeon “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” - ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Team Wade loves you and there’s nothing you can do about it ❤️👊