These verses continue after Paul has convincingly argued that God is for us. If God is for us, who can be against us? He mentioned how the Holy Spirit prays for us, how God works all things for our good, and how Jesus pleads for us. With all these things happening for us, who can be against us? Who can accuse us of not being in right standing with …

I totally believe that God wants us to be financially prosperous. However, why would the creator of the universe care about our financial status? It seems like there would be more important things He would be concerned about. Well, I believe the answer is because of His “Goodness.”

I have discovered through the Word of God that when we have a financial need, asking God for money is the wrong prayer. The reason is that God can only give us what He has. Money is a human creation, not a divine one. Therefore, we need to ask God for what He can give, which is wisdom that leads to making money.…

God desires for you to live in total abundance, with nothing missing and nothing broken. Whatever you need or desire, God is big enough to take care of it—and He wants to take care of it. You might think your reality doesn't match this concept. Here's the thing: just because your current reality isn't abundant doesn't change God's desire for you to…

The Bible teaches us that the love of money is the root of all evil, but what does that really mean? Does it mean we should give all our money away and live a very modest life? Does it mean we shouldn't devise plans to make money from our businesses? Well, we need to find out, because our understanding of this Bible concept affects our entire life …

God's desire is for you to have provision upfront before you start your calling; however, while fulfilling your calling, you may experience periods of lack. When lack occurs, it's not the time to quit but a time to allow God to lead you through the financial lack and guide you to provision.

Paul highlights several key blessings for believers: the Holy Spirit's intercession, God's orchestration of everything for our good, our inclusion in God's family, our righteous standing, and our glorification by God. Paul asks, "Who can be against us?" with the implied answer being "no one," referring specifically to Satan's opposition and accusat…

Jesus teaches us in the New Testament that if you build your house on sand, it will fall when tested. In the case of a pastor's sexual sin, their churches and ministries are built on the sand of sexual sin, and when tested, they will fall as Jesus predicted. I am not a prophet, but God has given me the ability to discern the time we are in. Based o…

Some Christians believe that seeking and having money will keep you out of the Kingdom of God. They hold this belief, because in the Bible Jesus told a rich, young ruler to sell all he had and give it to poor, and then he could have eternal life. Based on this Bible passage, many have drawn a negative connection between having money and entering th…

For many believers, lack of financial stability is a hindrance to the calling God has given them. It is not a hindrance because God can’t use us if we are in lack. However, in many cases, financial lack causes us to focus our time and creativity inwardly instead of outwardly. An inward-focused mind is in the wrong position to hear God for the fulln…

According to the Bible, the love of money is the root of all evil. Many believe this sin only affects those who have money, but this is not true. Anyone, whether a believer or nonbeliever, can fall into the trap of loving money. Those pursuing their calling must be especially cautious not to succumb to this temptation.…

God has given you a vision for a business, ministry, or nonprofit. However, cash is running low and the vision currently cannot pay your bills. What do you do? Well, don’t quit the vision. Instead, look for an additional source of income.

A counterfeit is defined as anything made in the image of something valuable or important, with the intention to deceive or defraud. As this definition describes, money is a counterfeit of faith. Money is designed to look, feel and act like faith, but it is an imitation of faith designed to defraud you into trusting it instead of placing your faith…

Jesus is God and also was born as a human with God as His Father, making Him the firstborn of God's new children. Accepting Jesus as Lord means being born again through the Spirit, becoming part of God's family and sharing Jesus' spiritual DNA. This allows us to function like Jesus on earth, healing, having our needs met, and accessing God directly…

Worrying about your finances is unhealthy as it can lead to depression, stress, and illness. Financial worry is something you should avoid. To eliminate it, you need to address the root cause. Worrying indicates that money has become your master. To remove worry, you must change your master.

A lot of Christians struggle in business because they are hesitant to charge people for their products and services. However, if you are called to business, then you are called to sell, because without selling you have no business.

Christians disagree about whether Jesus was rich or poor. However, this question may be misguided because, although money was necessary for Jesus’ life and ministry, it was personally irrelevant to him. Whenever money was needed, Jesus manifested it or its equivalent to meet his needs and those around him. Let's analyze how easily Jesus acquired mo…

Are you broke? Meaning you don’t have enough money for the things you need and desire. If so, DO NOT believe it because being broke is a futuristic mindset that projects today’s resources onto tomorrow’s needs. This mindset can destroy your faith for prosperity. Let's learn how to overcome the broke mindset.…

Have you been serving God and sowing seeds, but you’re still broke? If so, you aren’t alone. Unfortunately, this is common in the body of Christ, but this is not God’s will for you or others in this situation. In this study, let's address how to stop being broke and turn around your financial situation sooner than later.…

Paul is teaching us that Holy Spirit aids us by praying on our behalf with sounds that we may not understand but are perfectly clear to God. This practice, known as praying in tongues, involves the Holy Spirit using our voice to communicate God’s will. These prayers align perfectly with God’s desires, ensuring they are effective and not misguided. …

If we allow God to be the source of our prosperity and success, He will send us opportunities that we don’t have to work to get. Our job is to recognize the opportunities when they come and simply receive them, instead of having to hustle and make something happen in our own power.

Most of us know from Proverbs 10:22 that the blessing of the Lord makes us rich. However, if we are honest and look around us, we will notice that many, if not most, Christians are struggling financially. So is the Bible wrong about us being prosperous? Let’s find.

After focusing on their calling, the next most pressing issue for many single Christians is finding a spouse, an undertaking that can lead to depression and derail their calling. Therefore, let's explore how to actively find a spouse. Specifically, we will examine the concept of soul mates, the Bible's process for finding a spouse, and the roles of…

Dating around, trying to find the right person, is practicing divorce. Therefore, before you date them decide if they are the one.

We all have made mistakes in relationships, but we must forgive ourselves for the hurt we caused, so we can move forward.

Paul, who endured imprisonment, beatings, and ultimately martyrdom for preaching the Gospel, viewed his sufferings as insignificant compared to the future glory promised by God. As believers, we will face varying degrees of suffering, but this pales in comparison to the glory awaiting us. When Jesus returns, His glory will be revealed to us, and we…

Success in business requires your creativity. However, if you have negative emotions towards your spouse, then you are killing your creativity. Let's explore this idea and learn steps to overcome negative emotions directed toward your spouse.

We have to navigate between caring for our families and spending time in our calling. In fact, both your calling and your family are from God, thus He wants both to succeed. The tension between family and calling is not a problem to balance or solve, but just part of our life.

One of our community members asked me to address a question about his marriage. He is considering divorcing his wife and is wondering if there is a right time or season for divorce.

Many married people are frustrated because their spouse doesn’t believe in or support their vision. Why? Because God gave you the vision, not your spouse. Your faith has been activated to see something that doesn’t exist yet, so you can believe the vision without seeing proof. However, your spouse may not have received a word from God about it, so …

After many years of marriage, most married couples become painfully aware that while they may love each other, there are days when they don’t like each other. This sounds terrible, but it is normal in marriage. There will be days when a person’s actions and habits make their spouse dislike them. However, we should not let such emotions linger for l…

These verses emphasizes that accepting Jesus as Savior brings the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to live a fulfilling and spiritually enriched life aligned with God’s will, transcending the limitations of the flesh which leads to death. The analogy of slavery is used to illustrate the bondage and fear associated with living…

God didn’t design marriage to be depressing and unfulfilling. However, because marriage is between two imperfect people, marriage can easily become unfun and difficult. In today’s Study, I am presenting a six-month process to turn a marriage from drudgery to happiness and excitement. This is important because there is a connection between having a …

Have you been praying for success in business but it seems like your prayers are not being answered? If so and you're married, then check the state of your marriage. You see, the Word of God teaches us that if our marriages are in disrepair, that will hinder our prayers. This means that there is a direct connection between the success of your marri…

As parents, we have to be mindful not to leave a vision for our children. God has called us to leave an inheritance for them, but not a vision. We can become so excited and passionate about our calling that we want our children to work with us and eventually take over from us. However, this is very dangerous because we could be hindering the callin…

The union of marriage allows a husband and wife to experience the fullest representation of God. A husband and wife are a mirror image of who God is.

Sex is an essential aspect of marriage. Unfortunately, many couples are not experiencing the fullness of sexual intimacy that God intends for them. Let's explore how to cultivate a pleasurable sex life with your spouse.

This passage describes that the mind is a crucial spiritual battleground, where negative thoughts are produced by your sin nature and godly thoughts are guided by the Holy Spirit. The outcome of this struggle determines who controls your actions and spiritual direction. Believers can achieve victory by allowing the Holy Spirit to fill their minds, …

Married couples hate to admit this, but it happens often and to many marriages. There are times when they don’t love each other. Why is this the case? Let's explore this idea by first defining love from the Bible’s perspective so that we can learn how to get back in love with our spouse.

In marriage, each spouse wants to be right. However, to create a successful marriage, we have to stop fighting for our right to be right. The goal of marriage is not to win an argument but to love each other; therefore, sometimes you need to intentionally lose an argument with your spouse.

Unfortunately, most people (secular and Christian) place their businesses before their spouses because they are driven to succeed in their work. However, the problem is that if your spouse is unfulfilled, God is not blessing your business, which means that your business success is not coming from God.…

Submission in many households is a bad word, but it is a word God loves. We may be familiar with it in the context of wives submitting to their husbands. However, this word also applies to our businesses. If you are married (husband or wife), God expects us to submit our business to our spouse.

God shows us in the bible that the relationship between husband and wife is like the relationship between Jesus and the church. Since Jesus valued the church, we should value our spouses. If you desire a happy marriage, then you must value your spouse.

Romans 8:1-4 explores the profound theological insights provided by Paul, whose writings are considered divinely inspired and thus part of scripture. It reassures believers that in Christ, they are free from condemnation, highlighting that their sins are covered by Jesus' sacrifice, granting them spiritual immunity. There is also emphasis on the im…

Submission is a topic that has often been fought over between husbands and wives. However, when God created the concept of submission it was not supposed to be a weapon. Let's discover the proper context of submission, and learn why God asks wives to submit and husbands to lead.

Pastor Amos announced the opening of Ministry School. The group also explored issues related to communication, cultural sensitivity, and societal pressure to conform to certain physical standards, with a focus on embracing individuality and authenticity. Lastly, the importance of trusting God's plan in relationships were discussed.…

Marriage is something that two people can only experience while on earth, because once we go to heaven we won’t be married to our spouse anymore. So, there must be something very important God wants us to experience in marriage while we’re here on this planet. Let's walk through scripture to discover what is the main purpose of marriage.…

Your success is not based on hard work, your work ethic, or any other form of effort, but is based on receiving wisdom from God. God's wisdom provides you with the needed insight to succeed at your calling. Without His wisdom you are just spinning your wheel. Let's discover how to receive the wisdom you need for your calling.…

Attendees discussed the challenges of adapting to different work environments and personalities, with a focus on the importance of open communication and understanding each other's expectations. They also explored the concept of salvation and the role of faith in personal and professional endeavors, emphasizing the need for discipline, prioritizati…

God has given you a calling for which He desires you to succeed at. However, as much as God desires for you to succeed, Satan desires for you to fail. Therefore, Satan will send many attacks your way that are designed to stop your calling and/or are fashioned to tempt you to give up. A major way we can stop his attacks is to put on the full armor o…