God's Common Grace - The Christian's Fuel for Godliness

Even though some people choose to bite the hand that feeds them, God still chooses to feed them. Without the common grace that God freely gives to everyone, humanity would be completely lost physically, mentally, and morally. This is true for all people, regardless if they recognize it or not. However, this is especially apparent for Christians, because they know the TRUE SOURCE of all things in this life and the life to come, namely, Christ. Christians should be willing to do anything necessary to obtain (i.e. work out - Phil. 2:12) godliness because we know how much we need it and we know the Living God who can and will provide it to us freely. #GrowOn #TheWordSpeaks

Be Holy: A Command With Eternal Significance

Have we become indifferent to our sin and apathetic to the notion of personal holiness? Scripture never tells us to make peace with our sin, nor does it encourage us to embrace the inevitability of sin in our lives. God’s word doesn’t persuade us to give up and simply accept our sinfulness as an intrinsic part of who we are. Instead, the scriptures say that “by the Spirit” we are to "put to death the deeds of the body” (Romans 8:13). Sin should never be treated as a neutral foe, and certainly not as a friend. Sin is our enemy! Therefore, we are encouraged, throughout scripture, to wage war against the sin that remains in our lives. Holiness is not a recommendation, it's a command; a command with eternal significance (1 Pet. 1:15).

Bringing Truth to the Light

There is great freedom in bringing things to the light. When things are exposed to the light, the enemy loses his power to destroy. One of the worst lies people are convinced to believe is that there is more grief in sharing the truth then in hiding it. While it may be true that, at times, it is difficult to share the truth...the truth always liberates. When we choose to keep things in the dark, rather than exposing them to the light, it is an indication that we fear people more than God. But God will never bless a lie or a willful omission; on the contrary, truth that is known and hidden becomes judgment.

Marriage is Primarily About Jesus

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. | Colossians 1:16-17 (ESV)

How to Eliminate the "What About Me" Attitude.

Life By the Spirit (Adam Dolney - May, 2014)

You may have missed it the first time, but please don't miss it again. Below is the video presentation of our latest men's breakfast, where Adam Dolney shared the passage of scripture that he's been chewing on for quite some time. Listen and be blessed! #GrowOn


PILLARS Men's Breakfast - May 2014 with Adam Dolney from Alex Marquez on Vimeo.

God Uses Your Inability for His Glory

When God calls people he doesn't look at their usability. Instead, he looks at his ability to use their inability for his glory. #GrowOn
— Harbor Pillars (@harborccpillars) May 21, 2014