Bruce Jackson

Give God What He Wants From You

God wants us working on what will please Him. He wants to delight in our diligent obedience. See what God has to say about us doing what pleases Him. See what God wants from us. http://wp.me/pDAGP-JM

Micah 6:8 (NKJV)

God Wants Something

The truth is plain and simple: God wants something for us and from us. http://wp.me/pDAGP-JE

Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

Jesus Calls Us into Service

Picture an ordinary day totally altered by the presence of the Almighty. Just think of how much that day would change with knowledge of the personal presence of the Prince of Peace. That was the encounter…

Matthew 4:18 (NKJV)

Go on and Make Some Noise

The Book of Psalms makes several references to making a "joyful noise." In other words, we should broadcast about the goodness of the Lord. Don't just make noise for the sake of it. Make a joyful noise…

Psalm 100:1 (NKJV)

Get Others Giving

Oftentines, we overlook some obvious blessings. Some call them "blessings in disguise," as if the Lord wrapped up a good thing in a Darth Vader costume just to keep us humble. That's not the way it is.…

Proverbs 16:3 (NKJV)

Give the Lord Your Gratitude

God gave us grace. We, in turn, having received His grace freely, should show Him some gratitude. It is the least that we could do. He gave us grace. What are we giving Him in response to His grace?…

Ephesians 2:8 (NKJV), Ephesians 2:9 (NKJV), Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV)

Fishing for Folks

Evangelism is about fishing for folks. Look at the ways evangelism is so much like fishing. http://wp.me/pDAGP-HT

Mark 1:14 (NKJV), Mark 1:15 (NKJV), Mark 1:16 (NKJV), Mark 1:17 (NKJV), Mark 1:18 (NKJV)

Giving from Your Heart

When we look at giving according to the Bible, we have to look beyond simply what it does to us or for us. See what giving can do for others. http://wp.me/pDAGP-G9

2 Corinthians 9:4 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 9:5 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NKJV)

Intergenerational Ministry

God desires us to use our spiritual gifts and experiences to teach others. He has a role for each us to play. We have to play our roles in ministry to bring Him glory. Read more: http://wp.me/pDAGP-G4

Titus 2:1 (NKJV)

What to do Right Here

We need to stop looking elsewhere and look right here. We need to be about changing our environments. Urban blight and needless poverty do not have to rule over people around us. Let's be witnesses like…

Acts 1:8 (NKJV)

For Those Who Feel Like Quitting

We have been there before. We have been ready to quit. We have been ready to call it all off. Yet, something inside of us won't let us quit. We just can't seem to hit send on that email to the pastor.…

Romans 8:32 (NKJV)

Study Your Word

The Word teaches us. We have to let it take root in our hearts. Our hearts are the fertile soil where the Word should take residence. His Word needs to abide in us as much as His Holy Spirit. Let it dwell…

Colossians 3:16 (NKJV)

When Our Issues are Too Big to Handle on Our Own

There are some circumstances and conditions that should cause us to seek the Redeemer as our remedy. Jesus is available. He is accessible. He's approachable. He can handle all of our troubles. http://wp.me/pDAGP-Dp

Luke 8:43 (NKJV)

Working for the Lord

We can lose sight of what we need to do for the Lord. Let us be careful. Let us be mindful and wise. Let us serve the Lord fully in faith. http://wp.me/pDAGP-BS

Real Talk on Keeping It Real

Looking at Jesus, you cannot help but realize that He kept it real. Read the link below for more. http://wp.me/pDAGP-CJ

Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV)

Prayer in Public

Our prayer life may very well be on display before the eyes of both believers and unbelievers. Look at Tim Tebow. Look at projects like National Day of Prayer and See You at the Pole. Public prayer is…

Matthew 6:6 (NKJV)

Be Perfect like Him

Jesus doesn't want a lot of hype. He doesn't ask for us to be hypocrites. He desires for us to become perfect. He desires for us to imitate the Father. Perfect yourself by following His model of perfection.…

Matthew 5:48 (NKJV)

Word-Based Worship

Our worship, especially during praise and worship, needs to edify. It is not enough to lift people up on emotions. We must lift them up with biblically-based lyrics that edify them. http://wp.me/pDAGP-Cu

2 Timothy 4:3 (NKJV)

Here, There and Every Place

Jesus shared with His disciples that they would be witnesses of Him in all sorts of places. It would start right there in Jerusalem, then it would spread from there. http://wp.me/pDAGP-Cn

Acts 1:8 (NKJV)

Building Your Ministry on the Right Things

Look at your ministry. See if you have built it on the right foundation. Is it rock or sand? Is it solid or shifting? http://wp.me/pDAGP-C2

Matthew 7:24 (NKJV)

Prayer Partnerships

If we look at our condition honestly, we will understand our need for prayer partnerships. We need to seek out those who will pray with us and pray for us. http://wp.me/pDAGP-Cb

Answers to Your Prayers

We can lose our way and begin to doubt when our prayers don't get answered. It can really be a challenge when we do not want to accept God's answer to our prayers. Take a look at this link and see your…

Radically Revolutionize Your Ministry Today

I recently started reading "The Ragamuffin Gospel" by Brennan Manning and it goes right along with some things I have read in recent years from Francis Chan, Shane Claiborne and a few others. Go to http://wp.me/pDAGP-C5…

Don't be Fooled

Gain wisdom. Let it watch over you and keep you safe.

Proverbs 2:11 (NLT), Proverbs 2:12 (NLT), Proverbs 2:13 (NLT), Proverbs 2:14 (NLT), Proverbs 2:15 (NLT)

Setting the Example

Paul's praise for the Thessalonians was rooted in what he had witnessed and heard about these believers. They acted on their faith. They put their belief into action, even causing other believers to sing…

1 Thessalonians 1:6 (NKJV), 1 Thessalonians 1:7 (NKJV), 1 Thessalonians 1:8 (NKJV), 1 Thessalonians 1:9 (NKJV), 1 Thessalonians 1:10 (NKJV)