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The Only Virtue

When we mistakenly think we are without sin and innately good, we fail to remember that even during the occasions that we do right instead of wrong, our motives may be self-centered – to look good, to feel good, or to hope the same in return.

I am beyond thankful that my goodness does not depend on me! The only virtue I own is the righteousness of Jesus Christ, which was freely given to me as a gift. God alone is good, and He bestows that goodness on those who pin their hope on Jesus Christ.

– Shelli Prindle

“He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)

Striking Turn of Events

I am sitting and reading this verse about what Jesus said to His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane two thousand years ago, and it hits me like a brick, how this statement will be turned around at the Lord’s second coming.

At the arrest and crucifixion:

“See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.” (Matthew 26:45)

At the second coming:

“See, the hour is at hand, and betraying sinners will be rightly delivered into the hands of the Son of Man.” (Shelli’s synopsis)

What a turn of events, when the One who willingly died at the hands of sinners, soon returns to deal with sinners who will not receive His salvation. There is only one way to God, and His name is Jesus, the Son of Man. Without Him, a person is doomed to eternal separation from God.

– Shelli Prindle

After COVID’s a Distance Memory

Long after COVID-19 is a distant memory, Jesus Christ will still be Lord. To serve Him as Savior now, is to keep Him as the center of our life, no matter what else is swirling around us. All disease, disorder, and distress will one day pass away, but Jesus will always be the King! Focus on Him; let Him be first and foremost in everything.

– Shelli Prindle

“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind.” (Isaiah 65:17)

“The LORD will reign forever and ever.” (Exodus 15:18)

Religion vs. Salvation

Prayer is not a formality. It is not an obligation. And it is certainly not a waste of precious time in an otherwise busy life. It is the most valuable investment that can be made, and it miraculously yields dividends and multiplies time and effort. Why? Because prayer is not just “a thing you do”; it’s communicating with the very God of the universe, who moves things we could never move and accomplishes things we could never do alone!

– Shelli Prindle

“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” (John 15:7-8)

Trusted Witness

The end of your life and the end of the world are two events for which you cannot afford to be ill-prepared. We simply cannot know experientially what happens at death and at the end of this current world, for we are creatures bound by space and time. Therefore, we should take the word of a trusted witness, who has been to death and back, and who is already at the end of this world and the remaking of the next. His name is Jesus, and He is timeless. He is the One to trust regarding both of these pivotal events, from which we cannot return to have a “do-over.” We must now hear the voice of the Son of God regarding the end of our life and the end of the world. We must now act on His recommendation. We must study His directives now. Please, open your Bible, and pray.

– Shelli Prindle

“For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Revival

Revival. When hearts that already know Jesus as Savior are sparked into a more passionate relationship with Him and become contagious witnesses of His saving grace. Revival. When the seemingly most unlikely people to ever serve the Lord are saved by the blood of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit takes up residence in their bodies.

Revival. It is only accomplished by fervent prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit moving through the word-for-word declaration of the Bible. There is no substitute. It’s all of God.

Revival. It’s breaking out in Hope & Passion Ministries more than I ever anticipated. We just got word of an entire community that has been set on fire with a hunger for Jesus and the Bible! We hear daily testimonies of hearts lit on fire for the Lord here and even in people across this country and other spots on the globe!

I am the most blessed person in the world to serve the King this way! Oh, His amazing grace! May Jesus be lifted up more and more … until we see His dear face!

– Shelli Prindle

The GOOD News

There is enough bad news to go around these days. The Good News of the Gospel is that your Savior is greater than than entire world and all its problems. Jesus knows you and your circumstances intimately, and He will take care of you, no matter what you face.

– Shelli Prindle

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Beautiful Feet

Though our feet may be tired, dirty, and lowly depending on where we are in the journey, our feet are beautiful in the sight of God when we bring the good news of Jesus Christ to a dark and dying world!

– Shelli Prindle

“How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who announces peace and brings good news of happiness, who announces salvation, and says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!'” (Isaiah 52:7)

Priorities

Get your priorities in order, because God has His plan well underway!

– Shelli Prindle

“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.” (1 Peter 4:7)

Core of the Conflict

Remember something. At the core – underneath all that we can see – is a spiritual battle. Every conflict is at the base a battle between eternal, all-powerful God and the temporal forces of evil. Our greatest responsibility is to pray. No matter what else God calls us to do in the war, we must – above all – stay in sweet communion with Him and pray as if eternal souls are at stake, because they are. The battle is the Lord’s, and the fight is spiritual. Stay close to the Savior. He alone provides both our defense, and our weapons.

– Shelli Prindle

“For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” (2 Corinthians 10:3-4)

Looking for Jesus

Every true Christian should be looking FOR Jesus, expecting His imminent return and living in a way that reflects that anticipation. The problem is that Christians have quit looking FOR Jesus, and instead, the culture is now running FROM God. If we aren’t looking for Him, who will be?

– Shelli Prindle

“We eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20)

Feeling Depleted?

Though you feel depleted,
God has not retreated;
He’s moving boldly forward with the plan.

Though you are very weary,
God’s eyes are never bleary;
He knows how to get you to the end.

Though you feel confused,
Don’t let your trust be diffused;
Your Lord can in no way ever fail.

Jesus holds you tightly,
And His love shines on you brightly,
When you feel it, and even when you don’t.

– Shelli Prindle

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)