“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) From the moment we begin our journey with Jesus we are a work in progress, and that progress will last until we drawContinue reading “Changing Behavior”
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Doctrine Without Duty
“When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at His teaching, for He taught with real authority – quite unlike their teachers of religious law.” (Matthew 7:28 NLT) Jesus’ teaching was so powerful because what He taught was being lived out and demonstrated in human life with His every breath. He calledContinue reading “Doctrine Without Duty”
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”
What’s Motivating Your Change?
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) Repentance literally means: “a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of somethingContinue reading “What’s Motivating Your Change?”
Are You As Close to God As You Want to Be?
“The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.” (Psalm 34:17 NLT) Closeness to God isn’t a feeling. On the contrary, like love, intimacy with God is a decision. When I want to be close to my wife I don’t sit in my office andContinue reading “Are You As Close to God As You Want to Be?”
Feelings! Can You Trust Them?
“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God. Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and He knows everything.” (1Continue reading “Feelings! Can You Trust Them?”
What Does Holiness Mean?
“God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and His Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed Him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.” (1 Peter 1:2 NLT) Holiness as described in Scripture may beContinue reading “What Does Holiness Mean?”
Factors That Deter: Stupidity
“This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that says, ‘When you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do, you will not comprehend. For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes – so their eyes cannot see, and theirContinue reading “Factors That Deter: Stupidity”
The Needs Behind the Deeds
“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” (Ephesians 4:29 NLT) What’s your story? Everyone has one and depending on where you are in your walk with Jesus, it’s very likely effecting every avenue and dimensionContinue reading “The Needs Behind the Deeds”
Walking With Jesus 