“Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.” (Romans 7:25 NLT) The key words in the above verse to me are: “In my mind…” TheContinue reading “A Closer Look at Romans 7 (Part 2)”
Monthly Archives: September 2024
A Closer Look at Romans 7
“I have discovered this principle of life – that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin thatContinue reading “A Closer Look at Romans 7”
Who Are You Playing For?
“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1 NLT) Sometimes there’s a thin line between pointing praise to God and seeking to lavish praise upon ourselves. There are times when athletes point to heaven, kneel in theContinue reading “Who Are You Playing For?”
Looking Past the Irritations
“You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.” (1 Peter 1:22 NLT) Living as forgiven, as a new creation in Christ Jesus, is a learned behavior. It doesn’t come withoutContinue reading “Looking Past the Irritations”
Where Prayer Begins
“One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and He prayed to God all night.” Luke 6:12 NLT) It could be argued that the most important words in the above verse are “to God.” We’re so prone to believe the catalyst for prayer is our need. The car breaks down, theContinue reading “Where Prayer Begins”
Are You Ready For God To Move?
“What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take itContinue reading “Are You Ready For God To Move?”
It’s Time to Stand Up! (and literally “be counted’)
“Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT) *Please Note: “Though this article is specifically directed to Americans in theContinue reading “It’s Time to Stand Up! (and literally “be counted’)”
Why Can’t We Understand?
“As the Scriptures say, ‘No one is righteous – not even one. No one is truly wise; not one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.’” Romans 3:10-12 NLT) Have you ever tried to explain something to someone and you’re thinking: “I mightContinue reading “Why Can’t We Understand?”
The Hero in Each of Us
“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT) Recently I heard about Samuel Whittemore, so I looked him up on Wikipedia. It’s a fascinating story thatContinue reading “The Hero in Each of Us”
Where Is God? (Part 2)
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT) Yesterday’s post ended with a statement that declared that in order for us to have our heart and mind open to “seeing” God, to recognizing His presence, weContinue reading “Where Is God? (Part 2)”
Walking With Jesus 