Glorifying God via Romans 9:19-21
We glorify God by believing His Word, speaking well of Him, and accepting His ways and decrees....
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March 19, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
We glorify God by believing His Word, speaking well of Him, and accepting His ways and decrees....
God is the Potter
February 28, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
God is in control and we can trust Him fully....
Jesus, Our Soul’s Rest
February 14, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
Jesus is a balm for the Gospel-hungry soul. Jesus is our only hope and our soul’s rest....
Press on Towards the Goal
December 6, 2018 by Mike Sciarra
Run the race with Christ in sight. Pour all your energy into following him. You will never be put to shame. Wait for His upward call. Praise the glories of God’s grace in Christ forever....
A Thanksgiving Devotional
November 21, 2018 by Mike Sciarra
Does God's Word inspire thankfulness in your heart?...
Strong Assurance in Christ
November 12, 2018 by Mike Sciarra
Rest assured, God graciously and sovereignly chose you, and nothing can separate you from His love in Christ. Nothing means nothing. God doesn’t deal in man-determined situational destinies, He is the God of unconditional election. He put no conditions on you. Your salvation doesn’t depend even 1% on you. He decided and acted upon His choice. Salvation is all of God. All means all; what God decrees stands forever....
Setting Your Mind on the Spirit
September 25, 2018 by Mike Sciarra
If you want to put your mind on the things of the Spirit then put your mind on, think about, focus on, get preoccupied with, everything that the Spirit is preoccupied with. ...
Only Jesus Can Unwaste A Life
September 25, 2018 by Mike Sciarra
Don’t waste your life on trifling things; things destined to burn. Invest your energy, resources, gifts, and talents on eternally significant pursuits. ...
Proclaiming Grace to Broken Hearts
September 25, 2018 by Mike Sciarra
God proclaims grace to broken, breaking, bending, beloved, beautiful hearts. It is costly, painful, eternal, and free. He saves and secures suffering souls. He applies essential truth and meets the deepest need in Christ....
Sad but True, Christian Parents can be Helicopter Parents Too
September 25, 2018 by Mike Sciarra
Here’s an article I wrote for Christian parents recently. I hope it is helpful....
God is the Potter
February 28, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Jesus, God’s goodness, Sovereignty
Jesus, Our Soul’s Rest
February 14, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Jesus, , Trust
Jesus is a balm for the Gospel-hungry soul. Jesus is our only hope and our soul’s rest....
Keep ReadingPress on Towards the Goal
December 6, 2018 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: following Christ, Running the race
Run the race with Christ in sight. Pour all your energy into following him. You will never be put to shame. Wait for His upward call. Praise the glories of God’s grace in Christ forever....
Keep ReadingA Thanksgiving Devotional
November 21, 2018 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog | Tags: devotional, reminders, Word, thanksgiving, truth, Jesus, bible, holiday, Gospel
Strong Assurance in Christ
November 12, 2018 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: sovereign grace, monergism, salvation, assurance of salvation, Assurance, God’s decrees
Rest assured, God graciously and sovereignly chose you, and nothing can separate you from His love in Christ. Nothing means nothing. God doesn’t deal in man-determined situational destinies, He is the God of unconditional election. He put no conditions on you. Your salvation doesn’t depend even 1% on you. He decided and acted upon His choice. Salvation is all of God. A...
Keep ReadingSetting Your Mind on the Spirit
September 25, 2018 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: spiritual growth, spiritual life, mind set on the Spirit, Holy Spirit
If you want to put your mind on the things of the Spirit then put your mind on, think about, focus on, get preoccupied with, everything that the Spirit is preoccupied with. ...
Keep ReadingOnly Jesus Can Unwaste A Life
September 25, 2018 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Following Jesus
Don’t waste your life on trifling things; things destined to burn. Invest your energy, resources, gifts, and talents on eternally significant pursuits. ...
Keep ReadingProclaiming Grace to Broken Hearts
September 25, 2018 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Suffering, preaching, , Grace
God proclaims grace to broken, breaking, bending, beloved, beautiful hearts. It is costly, painful, eternal, and free. He saves and secures suffering souls. He applies essential truth and meets the deepest need in Christ....
Keep ReadingSad but True, Christian Parents can be Helicopter Parents Too
September 25, 2018 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: parenting, helicopter parenting, God’s grace, family, applying the Gospel
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