What Would God Have Me Do

Hello Friends,

I was speaking to someone a while back about our job as Christians and what is expected of us. During this conversation they said to me, "There's nothing that we aren't supposed to do, we can do whatever we want and it's okay."  I disagree, and here is why; Jesus died for our sins so that we wouldn't have to die for the mistakes we make. It is only reasonable for us to keep our lives clean for ourselves and for Him. If we live a life of wickedness, then Jesus died for nothing, as far as the sinning individual goes. Paul said it best in Romans 6-15 - "What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid!" 

We must make it a priority to serve our God and to keep our lives sin free. Not only because it's the least we could do, but because there are negative consequence if we do not follow His ways. Take for example King Solomon; In the first book of Kings he was described as the wealthiest and wisest man on the entire planet, yet once he married 700 pagan women and began worshiping strange gods, he got demoted and had much of his wealth taken away. 1 Kings 11:10 - "...he kept not that which the Lord commanded."

Very similarly in first Samuel, King Saul went against God and did not destroy all of the enemies' belongings, and therefore God turned away from him. 1st Samuel 13:14 "...because thou hast not kept that which the Lord commanded of thee."

Are you seeing any similarities here? When we disobey God, keep company with immoral people and live our lives contrary to what is best for us according to His word, negative things will inevitably follow. 

An interesting thing to note is that God is never the first to turn away from someone. In every account where God ended his relationship with someone, they first disobeyed and turned away from Him. Before doing anything please remember to think - "What would God have me do?"

God Bless,
Noah Brewster

YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE

Hello Friends,

Our purpose in this life is to let our light shine. God has give us a great blessing through his forgiveness and through his word. He has sacrificed His son, and in doing so, has created a way for us to be saved.

Whether you believe in the God of Jacob or not, we all know deep down that we have been set up to succeed in life. In my last post I spoke of how important it is for us to find the best in life. To briefly touch on that topic, I'll say this. If we look for negativity and darkness in this world, then we will surely find it. But, this can also be reversed. If we condition our mind to see the good in life, then it will surely come out. To return to the subject of success, we need to realize that we have all it takes to succeed in this life. We have an unlimited amount of resources to better ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually. And if you want to improve relationally, then simply work on the previous three areas and they will in turn improve the latter.

Now that we agree that we have more than it takes to succeed, I'd like to mention a verse that states what we are to do with this gift. The gift I speak of is not only success in this life, but also the hope for a future beyond the present. The verse is as follows - "for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light." Ephesians 5:8.

A lamp is considered a light, and when we turn it on it is meant to shine. With this thought in mind, why is it that so many of us choose to hide our light? Is it because we are nervous? Maybe it is because we don't take the time out of our busy schedules to give the creator recognition for all of the things we are blessed with on a daily basis.

We must constantly feed this light with the word of God, but also with pure positivity. I have a friend who claims he gets the most joy out of life by dancing. He now wants to start a dance studio as a means to share the one thing that's given him peace throughout his life. I admire that. I also have a co-worker who can light up a room simply by smiling. This is truly amazing. We must continue feeding this kind of positivity with more positivity, and we must be more than willing to share it.

It is a great thing when we can help others and help ourselves by letting our light shine. Please remember, just as a fire needs wood to stay burning, we need to always add to our light in order to maintain it, and to properly disperse it.

God Bless!

HOW TO ENJOY LIFE

How do you enjoy life?
This question is a rather easy one to answer; by making a conscious decision to enjoy it.

See, all too often we get caught up in the challenges of our daily lives. So caught up in fact, that we neglect to notice all of the good things going on everyday. If we simply decide to be more happy, and to have fun in what we're doing, then we will be much happier and much less distracted by the negativity in the world.

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

I have to ask, do you think it will benefit you to worry?  I have been guilty of worry and dread in the past, and I believe we all have been, but we should do our best to maintain a positive attitude in times of adversity. This thought was recently reinforced in my mind; Christ died for us, and therefore we truly have nothing to worry about. Like the awesome verse says - "If God is for us, who can be against us." Romans 8:1. 

It goes without saying, but there are so many wonderful things we have to be thankful for, salvation being one of them. So I believe that to live a fulfilling life with smiles and laughter we need to make the choice to ignore what's wrong with the world, and to recognize and embrace all the blessings that we are given everyday.

I thought I'd keep it brief today, but you get the point. The good in life is a lot like the stars in the sky; the more you look, the more you find. Please keep this in mind.

God Bless!

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE, BUT ENJOY THE PRESENT

Hello Friends,

I recently realized that I was too focused on the future; so focused in fact, that I started neglecting the things in the present. Now don't get me wrong, it is important to have goals, and life requires that we have goals in order for our life to be a success, however, we should never be so focused on the future that we begin to ignore all of the blessings we have in the present.  Ecclesiastes 8:15 says - ".. A man has no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labor the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun."

We should always strive for perfection, but we should never let that focus distract us from the good things that are happening in our everyday lives. I found that in the past, all my focus was on reaching and exceeding my goals, this caused me to become especially upset when I would reach a roadblock. And might I add that roadblocks are healthy from time to time as they will help you build character, and they can help you become grateful for all the times that life goes well. 

I have met so many people who have been depressed in their everyday lives. The main sign of this is laziness. I have witnessed many people, who just sit around without truly enjoying the things God has given them. We are too quick to just waist time, when we should be reading, having wholesome conversations with people, conducting Bible studies, and doing little healthy things to treat ourselves. It is very important that we stay positive and stay productive at working toward our happiness.

Now after some thought and prayer, I am still focused on my goals, but my attention is also on the good things in my life. We all have things to be thankful for in our lives, such as: family, friends, hobbies, food, work, God's grace, etc. We just need to remember to be grateful and thankful for all that God has done for us, and to remember that we are blessed in both the present and the future.

God Bless,

Noah Brewster

TAKE CONTROL!!!

Hello Friends,

Something has had me quite perplexed lately. More and more I keep seeing people doing and saying things that can be harmful to themselves and to others around them. When I witness these things, I can't help but think these people either can't control themselves, or worse yet, that they just don't want to. 

Self control is key in sustaining a positive and healthy atmosphere. To further grasp this thought, let's look at what it means.  According to Wikipedia, Self Control is the ability to control one's emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations.  Now I understand it may be difficult to do this, especially if you are use to living a certain way, but it is very important that we control our thoughts and our actions in order to make a better future for ourselves and for others. Like Trainerbobonline.com states repeatedly - "You must TAKE CONTROL."

Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." - Proverbs 25:28.

In this day and age so many people struggle with refraining from using bad language, making harmful jokes, thinking immoral thoughts, influencing people in a negative way, etc. Whether you are a Christian or not, I think you'd agree that we should always try to control ourselves.

I have had such a difficult time meeting quality people because they can't seem to stay morally upright and professional. This frustrates me because I care about everyone, and sometimes it seems like I care about them more than they seem to care about themselves. I guess this is probably how God feels, but nonetheless it should change.

I am going to continue to self evaluate my thoughts and actions, and I would ask that you do the same. To make a better future for ourselves, we need to take control and refrain from letting emotion and fleshly desires to dictate what we do.  I think this is a very reasonable, yet crucial thing to do.

God Bless

HOW TO BE A WINNER

Hello Friend,

Do you know how to win?
Do you know how to get the results that you want?
I can answer this question with a rather easy answer...
You will get results simply by taking action. Many of us suffer in life because we just don't do the things we know we should be doing. We waste our time sitting around waiting for something to happen and for something to change when we need to stand up and become the change that we want to see. Now you ask; "Noah, what does it mean to take action?" And I would respond "To take action!!!" See, people over complicate it. Most of us sit around making excuses as to why we aren't where we want to be, but I'm telling you, if you just begin to make the changes that you know you should make, then you will be victorious in all of the areas of your life.

Many of us think that we lack the ability to make these progressive changes in our lives, but the truth is that You have the power to make your life better. 1 John 4:4 says - "...Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world." If the Bible is correct, (and we know it is) then God is on your side and He wants you to succeed! If God is truly on your side, then you know you have no reason to fail. Now you may be thinking "Noah, you are making this too religious," but what I just said is true my friend. The creator of the universe wants you to win, and He has enabled you with the necessary tools to do so.

Many of us continue in a lifestyle that makes us unhappy, such as; Staying at a job we don't like, continuing to date people we aren't content with, etc. We often times do this because we don't want the people we are around to be offended or to dislike us, but have you ever thought about what you want? We need to break free from oppressive lifestyles like this. If you aren't content with a certain aspect of your life, then change it!! Now some of these processes take time, and I understand that, but we should always be doing something to help improve our current situation. For example; if you want a better job, then it will take time to find one, but you should be looking and applying at other jobs daily. Always take progressive steps toward your goal daily.

While on the topic of improving your current situation, I'll tell you my story. Just over a year ago I weighed 150 lbs. I wasn't happy with how I looked, or how I felt physically or emotionally. So what I decided to do was to take action. I began to lift weights on a regular basis, and on the days that I didn't, I was eating extra food, stretching the sore muscles, and reading up on how to bulk more. See, I was making a determined effort to do something everyday to make my life better. Now I am happy to say I now weigh nearly 175 lbs and I lost 5 lbs of fat in the process. I'm not where I want to be yet, but I'm a lot closer than what I would have been if I hadn't taken action and stayed consistent.

Now what are you going to do? I know there is something that you want to change in your life. It is your duty to yourself and to God to improve yourself and to make your life the way it should be. So I will ask again, what are you going to do?

P.s. Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me."

God Bless!!

THE CURE FOR LONELINESS (POEM)

Loneliness can be very hard
Loneliness can weigh on your heart
But there is no need for you to fear
For there is most certainly a cure

Maybe you have been hurt by a loved one
And maybe you think your hope is all gone
But thankfully for you there is someone
Who won't stop until your heart is won

This amazing being I speak of
Who is making sure you are loved
Sent His son whom He beloved
To guarantee that you'll have a home above

Now here is what you must do
To guarantee that this will work for you
Just follow the scripture in Romans 10-9
And everything for you will be just fine

Just kneel down and tell God the truth
"My savior, I know that I need you"
My wicked ways will soon be no more
Because your son Jesus has now opened the door
I choose to make every day a better one
Because now I know that with God I have won

Choose to make God the lord of your life
And everything will soon be alright
You and your loved ones may sometimes fight
But this will soon be fixed with time

Just keep in mind the grace that's been sent
For now you won't have to dwell in loneliness
The reason for this has now been made clear
With God on your side there is nothing to fear

God Bless,
Noah Brewster

WHAT DO YOU WANT?

 You want peace, right? You want happiness too, correct?  Whether consciously or subconsciously, you probably answered yes. Most of us know that we should consistently be doing something productive to reach our goals and to obtain happiness and peace. With a greater purpose in life, these things are feasible. I would like to share with you now the great advice that the Bible gives us on this subject. 

DISCLAIMER: Whether you believe in God or not, this information can still be helpful to you. Please read it and be open to change, as change is what can make this world a better place. 

1) You can't do it alone:  Proverbs 3:5 says - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." When we attempt to make important decisions using our old worldly philosophy, things are bound to go wrong for us. However, when we consult God first by reading the Bible, then we will be making decisions with a mindset that is enforced and inspired by sound, logical, Godly ideas. Prayer also will help with this, as praying causes us to ponder and focus on what is prominent in our minds and will therefore help us to sort it out.

2) Do all it takes: A big thing that will help you be more happy is by having more confidence. Confidence usually comes from taking action. When we do the things we know we should do, and when we begin to see results, we will immediately feel more confident and more at peace with who we are. We should always make it our mission to do all it takes with whatever we are trying to accomplish. Ephesians 6:13 instructs - "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."

3) Be selfless:  God would have it that we all share and help each other out. When we give to others, not only are we helping them, but we are also helping ourselves. Have you ever donated money to a good cause whether it be a church, a homeless person, or a needy friend? Have you noticed that after doing so it feels like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders? This is because we know deep down that this is the right thing to do, and therefore we are at peace when we do it. By helping others you will soon begin to see that you will also get many things that you desire; that's just how this world works. Romans 12:13 "When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality."

So there you have it; these are some really good ways to boost your confidence, to become a happier person, and to obtain ultimate peace. As always, please let me know if you have any questions.

God Bless,

Noah Brewster

SOME GOOD ADVICE

Hello Friend,

In my latest blog post I presented to you the way the Bible says you can be saved. In that message I neglected to clarify that making Christ your Lord and savior is THE ONLY WAY to be saved. If we are well seasoned in the word of God, then we will understand that He is truly the only way to the Father.  

In Ephesians 2:8-9 it says – “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”  What this shows here is that we do not have to do good works to be saved (“Not of works”). However, if we are truly saved, we will be changed for the better and should have a strong desire to do good for ourselves and for others. With this in mind, I will now show you the verses that support this idea


After we have become saved and have chosen to live for Christ, we should begin to discontinue the negative patterns in our lives (the harmful habits that we have).  “Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” - 2 Timothy 2:22  (Also reference Romans 12-2)

Now that we have become saved and have also stopped living a sinful life, now we should begin to help grow ourselves by establishing healthy habits. 3 John 1:11 – “Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.”

During the healthy process of life change we should also be aware of the types of people we are around. In the Bible it says that bad company corrupts good morals. It also gives a good warning of the types of people to avoid. “But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.” - 1 Corinthians 5:11. Whether these people are family or friends we should do our best not to associate with them. Although this may be difficult to do, it is reasonable. God doesn’t request this of us to be harsh, he does it to prevent us from getting hurt.

One last thing; If you want to please God (Which every Christian should desire to do) then we must refer to the Bible for good advice on how to live a better life. When we do this, we will change into someone that will make God very pleased.

In Christ,
Noah Brewster

HOW YOU CAN BECOME SAVED

Hello Friend,

Most Christians and believers alike claim they know how to be saved. But, a great number of people neglect to reference the correct scriptures when explaining how we can obtain this freedom from death. There are many verses in the Bible that so plainly tell us how we can be assured that we’re saved (Provided we rightly divide the Bible).

Like my parents taught me; to rightly divide means to find out the Who, When, Where, What and Why of the scriptures. Many people claim that the real way to be saved is by sacrificing animals, by baptizing, or even by just being good. However, when we look at Who was talking, What was going on at that time, and Who they were talking to, we can find the real way to be saved. 

If you want to know how to be saved, you have to look at the most current scriptures, see who was speaking, and see what they have to say. The scriptures I’m speaking of are that of Paul’s. After Jesus died, he appointed Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles. The Mystery that is spoken of in Colossians 1:26-27 refers to the new opportunity for the Gentiles to be saved along with the Jews.  Throughout Paul’s ministry he tells us several times how all can be saved; and that is what I would like to share with you now.

In Romans 10:9 it states – “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, THOU SHALT BE SAVED.”  Paul (Inspired and instructed by Jesus) so clearly tells us how to be saved right here!!! Yet people will still be confused on what we are to do. See, most people think that we have to do something physically to deserve God’s mercy, yet what we can now begin to understand is that salvation is something we can obtain by doing something mentally. By believing in Christ, and by making a deliberate decision to make Him the Lord of your life, you can be saved.

See, most everyone thinks that you HAVE to do something good to be saved; but what I always say is that if you are truly saved, you will WANT to do those good things, and not because you have to, but again, because you WANT to. Because you now have a strong desire to truly and genuinely serve our Lord and Savior.


God Bless,
Noah Brewster

P.s.  If you have any questions regarding this topic, please comment below or message me personally. Also, please reference Romans chapters 8 and 9 for further information about how to be saved.

THE PARALLELS BETWEEN WORKING OUT AND SERVING GOD

Hello Friends,

There are many parallels between physical exercise and serving our maker; and today I am going to mention a few key things that make doing these important to your walk in this life, and the next.

Disclaimer:  Just because you don’t workout doesn’t mean you aren’t saved, it only means you aren’t as healthy as what you could be. Also, the Bible never directly tells us to lift weights or to do cardio, but we know that these things are required for us to become the best version of ourselves for God.

The similarities between the two:

We all know we should be involved with it:  Honestly!! Whether we were raised with either of these things or not, we all know that we will be a much healthier person both mentally and physically when we exercise and when we serve God. When we use common sense, we will naturally be more open to the idea of there being a higher power and we will resent the idea that we all exist due to a big bang. The same goes for exercise. Everyone knows deep down that they should be doing it, and no one can truly argue against it.

You can’t ignore it once you know the truth:  Once you know the truth about God and the Bible it would be foolish to ignore it. In fact, most people can’t. Once you know about God’s love and forgiveness, you would be a fool to decline God’s offer of eternal life. As far as exercise goes; we all know we should be working out. When we neglect our bodies and then see someone jogging down the side of the road, or when we see a gym, or even when we see a healthy looking person, it will remind us that we need to step it up. Now whether we do or not, it will always be somewhere in our mind because we know we should be involved with it.

Not because we have to, but because we want to be better: Joshua 24:15 says – “choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” The Israelites didn’t HAVE to choose to serve God, but they did because they knew it was a good decision. Modern Christians should be like this as well. We shouldn’t say the prayer just because we feel like we must, we should have a strong desire to be better, thus leading us to accepting Christ’s offer of eternal life. And like before, physical exercise is the same way. We don’t HAVE to jog, bike, or lift weights, and we shouldn’t have to just because someone wants us to. We should want the health, longevity, and clarity of mind that comes from exercise. We should be more than happy to dedicate a couple hours a week to our overall health and happiness. 1 Corinthians 9:27 states – “But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.”

Serving God should always come before working out, but please remember that both things are very important. When you do these two things, you will move on from the past, be confident in the present, and you will be healthy and holy in the future.

God Bless,
Noah Brewster

BEING AN EXAMPLE

Hello Friends,
First of all I would like to tell you how amazing it is to be saved, and to know that I have a reserved seat in the kingdom of God. This happiness that I possess is from the faith that I have in things that I cannot see. Many unhappy humans will criticize people for having this type of confidence about something that no one can really put their finger on. However, I have seen firsthand where faith in the father can get you, and how much someone’s life can improve once they begin living for Christ.

Disclaimer – When I say living for God, in no way am I referring to the people who have only said the prayer. I’m talking about the people who actually LIVE for God by growing in Him and by being an example of God for others.

Being an Example: With having the gift that every person can receive, (Jew and Gentile alike), it would be a sin for us to hide the light of God. However, many people act as though the only way to spread God’s word is by preaching to people. The only problem with this is that most people don’t want to be preached to about this subject, (Especially if they see that you’re hypocritical). Believe it or not, sometimes simply living a life in reflection of the Father is more effective than preaching to people.

This takes me to my next point; actions speak louder than words. It’s a fact. So, if you want to be effective in serving Christ, then you need to make sure that you are living the type of life that God would have you live. 1 Peter 2:12 states – “Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.”

Don’t get me wrong, it is wonderful when you get the chance to witness to someone. But, if you are truly living a life for Christ, and are a good example of him, then people should be able to see that something is different about you. Then the people who would be willing to change will be curious because they’ll see that there is something special about you. What they’ll see about you that’s different is – 1: You will be more smiley and happy, 2: you’re conversations will be positive and uplifting, 3: You won’t have piercings and tattoos all over your body, and 4: Your mannerism will be different.

Titus 2:6-7 says – “Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity.” These things are all obvious indicators that you are different. And, the closer we get to God’s will for our life, is the farther we will be from the ways of the world.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

IMPORTANT VERSES TO REMEMBER

Hello Friends,

I talk a lot about sin and the importance of avoiding it. When I do this, I will also include Bible verses that support what I am saying. The reason I’m telling you this is because although I may be including some verses in my text, maybe a few verses aren’t enough. Sometimes we need more than just one reminder to help prevent us from working against God by giving in to our flesh. Romans 6:23 says – “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

There are thousands and thousands of verses in the Bible that talk against sin and share the dangers of the sins that we may be tempted with. If avoiding sin wasn’t important, then God wouldn’t have made sure that nearly half of the Bible warns against sin and/or encourages purity. Below are many Bible verses that I have recently read that warn against sin and that encourage us to live a life for God.

Disclaimer - We all have flesh, thus causing us to sin. The reason Jesus died on the cross was to pay for our sins so that we can be saved from the second death. However, just because we are forgiven for our sins doesn’t mean we should continue to commit them. We should make it an effort to avoid sin and to become the best version of ourselves that we can be for Christ.

Psalm 1:1, Psalm 1:6, James 4:4, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Colossians 3:2, Psalm 4:5, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 5:19-21, Psalm 9:15, Proverbs 4:13, Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Timothy 3:6, and James 1:12.

Whenever you feel you’re being tempted by your flesh to sin, please reference these verses, and you will be reminded about the importance of avoiding sin and the importance of staying pure for your father who is in heaven.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

P.s. If you have no intention of referencing any of the verses above, please give your Bible to someone who will take God’s word seriously.  God Bless!

MAINTAINING A GOOD PHILOSOPHY

Hello Friends,

A person’s philosophy is how they see life; it includes what their moral standards are and what their outlook on life is. It is very important that we maintain a good philosophy. How we look at sin is very important. If a Christian believes that it is okay to be involved in sin or to hang around the heathen, they will most likely be involved in sin and will hang around the heathen. This is a very dangerous thing for a Christian to do.

For most people, the extent of their conviction is that they should be nice to people and should try to be good; but there is so much more to it than that. Personally, I make it an effort to read the Bible, to avoid sin, and to help other Christians grow. I believe that this is what every Christian should be doing; that is my philosophy. My philosophy has helped to keep me pure and morally upright.

Colossians 2:8 instructs – “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” A person’s philosophy will cause them to either do good, evil, or to be lukewarm. Please make sure that you have a healthy philosophy.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

HOW TO MAKE SATAN YOUR ENEMY

Hello Friends,

Many Christians will say that they despise Satan’s ways, but then they will give in to sin on a daily basis. And I’m not just talking about infrequent sins, I’m talking about sins that people will stay caught up in throughout their entire life without even realizing it. To help mend this detrimental lifestyle that some people have, I am going to inform you of some ways that you can work against Satan by working for God.

LIVING FOR CHRIST:

How do you make Satan your enemy? By reading the Bible and by living a life for Christ. When we surround ourselves with positive, healthy and Godly things, we will have less time for the negative, unhealthy things that this world tries to throw at us. By reading the Bible and helping others, we will have more confidence and more peace. When you have peace and confidence, it will be more difficult for Satan to cloud your judgement. Romans 5:1 states – “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

SIN TOLERANCE:

If we are truly saved, then sin should bother us. If we have no problem with surrounding ourselves with immoral music, bad movies, or immoral friends, then something is truly wrong. The world is trying to get people to be tolerant of sin, but just like a Christian should be separate from the world, they should also be separate from the world’s lifestyle and its values. Psalm 1:1 says – “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”

That’s it, that is how you work against Satan. It is very crucial that we stay morally upright, and that we stay away from worldly influences. When we are caught up in a sin, we are following Satan, but when we follow God’s word, we are living for Christ. So choose to live a life for God, and in doing so, you will make Satan despise you even more than he already does; and that’s good, because that mean that you are doing the right thing.

God Bless,

Noah Brewster

SOME HOPE FOR YOUR FUTURE

Hello Friend,

God wants you to be happy, and He wants for you to prosper in this life. However, God is not controlling your actions, and therefore, if you desire the kind of lifestyle that God wants you to have; you must make it an effort to point your life in the right direction. A big part of living the right kind of life is avoiding negativity and embracing positivity.

How to be more positive:

God doesn’t want His children to be negative. He also doesn’t want for people to feel sorry for themselves. When we do this, we put ourselves in a spiritual rut that can be very difficult to escape from. The way we begin to fix this is by focusing on the positive, mending the broken, and by ignoring the things that we can’t change. When you do this, you will be surprised how much better you feel about yourself, and about the current challenge you may be facing.  

Below are some verses to help improve your attitude, 

and to give you hope for the future:

Romans 15:13 – “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Romans 5:2 – “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

According to the Webster’s dictionary, Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen. So, we need to ask ourselves this; what is it that we are anticipating? We are anticipating the second coming of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. The reason that we are on this planet is so that we can prepare ourselves for the glorious return of our God, and to bring others to the saving grace of Christ. So, we must maintain a good attitude and continue to remember what our deepest desire should be. I hope that I have been effective in reminding you what we should be hoping for, and how magnificent it will be when God returns for us.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

SHOULD WE JUDGE OTHER CHRISTIANS?

Hello Friends,

A common debate in the Christian society today is whether we are to judge other Christians or not. I have met many people who say that it’s wrong to judge Christians, but when I ask them why they believe this, they can never give me a straight answer. Today I would like to share with you what the facts are regarding this matter, and what God says about it in the Bible.

They say that you can’t judge a book by its cover, but is that true? If a book has a violent cover, or the title has a bad word in it, wouldn’t you be able to tell that this is the type of book that you shouldn’t be reading? The same goes for people. When someone claims to be a Christian, but you hear them swear frequently, or you see them post immoral things, or do immoral things, then to you, it should seem evident that they aren’t truly saved. But is doing this wrong? Is deciding for yourself whether someone else is saved or not a good idea?

According to the Webster’s dictionary, to judge simply means to form an opinion of something by observing the evidence. So, when you see someone acting a certain way and you create your own opinion of it, you are judging, and that’s okay.

Let me ask you a question; how would you ever know whether you should be around a certain person or not, if you don’t evaluate that person’s actions and form an opinion of them? See, God wants you to stay pure mentally and physically, and to do this, you need to surround yourself with people who are also striving to do the same. 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 states – “For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.”

The Bible warns against judging heathens, for God will judge them in the end times. You can, however, judge Christians. But the common question here is whether you should or not. In my opinion, it is crucial that you judge (form an opinion of) other Christians. The Bible also states this in many verses. (I am not referring to the judgement that Christ spoke of when he warned against hypocritical judging and/or judging with condemnation. As this would clearly be sin.) I recommend that you read Psalms and Corinthians to learn more about this subject from the Book itself.

I hope that you can understand how crucial judging other Christians is. If you have no opinion about something, then you will fall for anything. This can be detrimental to your spirit. But, if you are cautious about who you associate with, then you will be able to stay pure, and you will be able to grow in Christ more quickly.

God Bless,

Noah Brewster

MAKING GOD YOUR FRIEND

Hello Friends,

Are you saved? Are you living like you’re saved? Are you growing in Christ?  Once you become saved you may notice that the people of the world are ignoring you. You must know that when this happens, you have the perfect opportunity to begin establishing a relationship with God.

When people become saved, they should begin growing in Christ, and this will cause them to separate from their worldly friends. But, when you have lots of friends, you won’t feel the need to establish a relationship with God. When you begin growing after you become saved, however, you will naturally separate from the friends that aren’t growing; this in turn will cause you to be withdrawn from the many distractions that can come from having these types of friends. Proverbs 18:24 says – “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” When you are withdrawn from distractions, you will have more time to read the Bible and to pray. This will help to form a close relationship with God.  James 4:8 warns – “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”

The Bible talks extensively about abstaining from the things of the world. This may be challenging, but if we want to build a close relationship with God, then we need to be willing to drop the sinful habits that we may have. James 4:4 says – “…Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”

Despite what may happen to you on this planet, as long as you are praying, abstaining from bad influences, and studying the Bible you will always have a friend in God.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

KEEP ON KEEPING ON

Hello Friends,

God loves you, and He wants you to thrive in this life and the next. As Christians we should have a desire to care for ourselves as much as God does. We also need to believe in ourselves. To do this; we need to do things to boost our confidence. Today I am going to give you a few tips on how to boost your confidence and how to start believing in yourself.

Bible Reading:  The more we read the Bible, the more we will understand how to live our lives in a healthy, Godly manner. When we do this, we become more of who God would have us be and less of who we once were. Reading the Bible will also teach us about God and about evil; and we will better understand the significance of living for Christ. Romans 15:4 says – “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”

Exercise:  I recently began working out four to five days a week. Since I began doing this more consistently, I’ve felt much better about myself and my ability to serve God. See, when we take care of our bodies we will have more energy and more confidence so that we can more effectively serve the creator. Whether it’s walking, jogging, or lifting weights, we should all be doing something physical frequently to help our mind work better, and to boost our confidence. 1 Corinthians 6:20 states – “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.”

Helping Others:  God encourages every person to help others. When we lift other people up, not only will it help them, but it will also help improve our attitude, and it will help us realize what is truly important in this life. We should always help motivate and inspire others by being a good example for them. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says – “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”

A lot of people feel down about themselves; maybe it’s from past mistakes that they are holding onto, or maybe they are in a rut because they are lacking a healthy support group. Whatever the reason is, we should never lose confidence in ourselves. God loves you, and He believes in you, and you should do the same by having confidence and by believing in yourself.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

Living for Christ

Hello Friends,

Let me ask you a question; would you die for Christ? For some of us, that is a simple question. He died for us, so it is only fitting that we would be willing to do the same. Now let me ask you this; would you be willing to live for Christ? I’m sure that every Christian would say yes, but what if living for Jesus wasn’t as simple as you though it was…

Just saying that you believe in God and the death of Jesus doesn’t mean that you are living for Christ. It takes action to live for Him. Living for Christ means to stop doing the sinful things that you used to do, and to begin doing the things that God would have you do to improve your life. Suddenly, being a Christian isn’t so simple. It actually requires dedication to live for God. If you are a Christian, you should have a desire to change, and your salvation should show through your actions. James 2:14 says – “What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works?”

Why change is so hard:

As humans, we have flesh, and that flesh, by nature, is what causes us to sin. But, the very reason that Jesus sacrificed himself for us is so that we can be saved from our sins. So, if we are saved from the consequences of our sins, does this mean that we can continue in our sin? God forbid. Most people struggle with change because they are pulled by their past. The sinful things that they used to do are fun and enticing. But, as Christians, we need to stop listening to immoral music, watching films with suggestive content, and surrounding ourselves with immoral family and friends.

The solution:

As long as we surround ourselves with quality people, and if we read and study the Bible almost daily, we will have more clarity of mind, and most of the avenues for sin to get in will be gone. Once you abstain from bad influences it will be easier to start changing into a better person. When you do this, you will please yourself, and you will please God.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster