“For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.” (Hebrews 9:24 ESV) What does it mean to be in someone’s presence? To my point in this article, it means to beContinue reading “Undivided Presence”
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Our Life in Christ
“And Christ lives within you, so even through your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, He will give lifeContinue reading “Our Life in Christ”
Temporal or Eternal?
“And what do you benefit if your gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” (Matthew 16:26 NLT) Being human beings, having flesh and blood, having appetites and longings that draw us to the world and the things of the world, create a hard sell when itContinue reading “Temporal or Eternal?”
Trusting God With Our Pain
“Though I am surrounded by troubles, You will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out Your hand, and the power of Your right hand saves Me. The Lord will work out His plans for my life – for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for You madeContinue reading “Trusting God With Our Pain”
Speak Good
“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” (Matthew 5:16 NLT) Every good thing we think, do, or say begins in our heart, motivated by the Spirit of God who indwells us as God’s child. Good does not originate in us,Continue reading “Speak Good”
Just Reading?
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”Continue reading “Just Reading?”
Compassionate Father…Fierce Warrior
“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for He is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your FatherContinue reading “Compassionate Father…Fierce Warrior”
The Tuning Fork for Your Soul
“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom He gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him toContinue reading “The Tuning Fork for Your Soul”
Doubt
“’Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ JesusContinue reading “Doubt”
The Christian Life
“Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised to life as He was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.” (Romans 6:5-6 NLT) There seems to beContinue reading “The Christian Life”
Walking With Jesus 