“Then you will overflow with confident Hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13b NLT) While “being filled” is a common expression, when it has reference to the Holy Spirit, the co-equal, co-eternal third member of the triune Godhead (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), it has some very far-reaching implications for our lives. We fill ourContinue reading “What It Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (Part 1)”
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Asking Some Hard Questions About Suicide (Part 2)
“He gave His life to free us from every kind of sin…” (Titus 2:14a NLT) When a loved one or friend takes their own life, our hearts and minds fill with questions. Yesterday we looked at “Am I to blame?” and today we’ll look at: “Will my loved one be in heaven?” While this may seemContinue reading “Asking Some Hard Questions About Suicide (Part 2)”
Asking Some Hard Questions About Suicide (Part 1)
“He gave His life to free us from every kind of sin…” (Titus 2:14a NLT) Having wrestled with depression much of my adult life, I’ve seriously considered suicide as an option on more than one occasion. The insights and guidance of godly friends and professional Christian counselors have been helpful, but ultimately what saved myContinue reading “Asking Some Hard Questions About Suicide (Part 1)”
How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 2)
“Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (James 2:8 NLT) Yesterday, we looked at three initial steps to consider if you want to love your neighbors. Let’s continue with a few more things we did in Dallas, then shift to somethingContinue reading “How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 2)”
How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 1)
“For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:14 NLT) John MacArthur said: “I don’t want to be successful, I want to be useful.” Those words spoke to me in regard to learning to love my neighbors. I chose not to focus on “success” –Continue reading “How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 1)”
Giving Thanks!
“She fell at his feet and bowed before him, overwhelmed with gratitude.” (2 Kings 4:37a NLT) In 2 Kings 4 there is a story of a wealthy woman who lived in Shunem, who had no children. Because of her kindness to Elisha, the prophet, though her husband was old, Elisha told her she would haveContinue reading “Giving Thanks!”
Why Is the Bible So Important?
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful…” (2 Timothy 3:16a NLT) When I was in college in the 1960’s I would make frequent trips to my mailbox. I couldn’t afford to call my girlfriend very often, so I had to rely on the mail. Receiving a letter from her was like hearing fromContinue reading “Why Is the Bible So Important?”
Who Is Jesus? (Part 3)
“The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord…” (Luke 2:11a NLT) Let’s begin today where we left off yesterday. Jesus is our… Proven Provider Jesus can be trusted to provide everything you need, now and forever. He said in Matthew 6:33: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He willContinue reading “Who Is Jesus? (Part 3)”
Who Is Jesus? (Part 2)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me…” (Luke 4:18a NLT) Every claim the Bible ever made about who Jesus is has been validated through His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. (See What Are the Odds – posted on 11-13-21) Consider these attributes/characteristics of Jesus. He is … Master Designer, Creator and Sustainer of allContinue reading “Who Is Jesus? (Part 2)”
Who Is Jesus? (Part 1)
“…the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth.” John 151b (NLT) Recently, my friend, Tim West, shared a true story about Elvis Presley. In Tim’s words: “Elvis used to frequent the Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee. He was good friends with the owner who would give him free foodContinue reading “Who Is Jesus? (Part 1)”
Walking With Jesus 