“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 NLT) In a very real sense, personal salvation, the ability of an individual person to be saved, wasn’t available until the Holy Spirit was given. How do I know that? Because accordingContinue reading “Salvation (Part 2)”
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Salvation
“Jesus responded, ‘Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” (Luke 19:9-10 NLT) What are the “components” of salvation? When does salvation begin? How do I know I’m saved?Continue reading “Salvation”
What Did They Lose?
“So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and He sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which He had been made.” (Genesis 3:23 NLT) When Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden they lived in perfect harmony with God and all of creation. They had no fear, nothingContinue reading “What Did They Lose?”
His Slumbering Church (Part 2)
“Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what He is saying to the churches.” (Revelation 2:7a NLT) The first and most important place to look for “slumbering” believers is in the mirror. Who are “slumbering” believers? They are those who profess faith in Jesus but have “fallen asleep at theContinue reading “His Slumbering Church (Part 2)”
His Slumbering Church
“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love Me or each other as your did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to Me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.” (RevelationContinue reading “His Slumbering Church”
Blinded by the Familiar
“And now my life seeps away. Depression haunts my days. At night my bones are filled with pain, which gnaws at me relentlessly. With a strong hand, God grabs my shirt. He grips me by the collar of my coat. He has thrown me into the mud. I’m nothing more than dust and ashes.” (JobContinue reading “Blinded by the Familiar”
Ordinary Miracles
“When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. A host always serves the best wine first,’ he said, ‘Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensiveContinue reading “Ordinary Miracles”
Who’s Christmas Really For?
“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring greatContinue reading “Who’s Christmas Really For?”
The Value of Suffering
“I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.” (Jeremiah 10:23 NLT) One of the most significant values of suffering of any kind is that it shows us we’re not in charge of our own life. Suffering in and of itself can be a veryContinue reading “The Value of Suffering”
Avenues of Life
“‘What do you mean, “If I can?”’ Jesus asked. ‘Anything is possible if a person believes.’” (Mark 9:23 NLT) What we truly believe isn’t evidenced by our words alone, but by the quality of our lives revealed in and through the avenues of our life. What does that mean? It essentially means that we canContinue reading “Avenues of Life”
Walking With Jesus 