“If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don’t invite that person into your home or give any kind of encouragement. Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work.” (2 John 10-11 NLT) There are those in our churches and who attend our gatherings whoContinue reading “What Kind of Christian Are You?”
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The Path of Least Resistance
“Jesus also said, ‘The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.’” (Mark 4:26-27 NLT) On some levels the Christian life is a paradox. When we yield our livesContinue reading “The Path of Least Resistance”
Independence Day
“Jesus said to the people who believed in Him, ‘You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to My teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” (John 8:31-32 NLT) In the USA July 4th is the day we commemorate the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified onContinue reading “Independence Day”
Reflecting Christ in Marriage (Part 2)
“As the Scriptures say, ‘A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’ This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.” (Ephesians 5:31-32 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at how God’s desireContinue reading “Reflecting Christ in Marriage (Part 2)”
Reflecting Christ in Marriage
“As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.” (Ephesians 5:24-26 NLT) How does theContinue reading “Reflecting Christ in Marriage”
Humanity’s Instruction Manual
“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 “Humanity’s Instruction Manual”
Christ Be Magnified (Cody Carnes)
“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.” (Philippians 1:20 KJV) In this season of my life, I want the above verse toContinue reading “Christ Be Magnified (Cody Carnes)”
Are You a Good Person?
“Don’t be misled – you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.” (Galatians 6:7 NLT) Imagine you’re on vacation. You’re driving with your family to a beautiful destination. The surrounding area is already “teasing” you with it’s unique and inviting majesty, so much so you didn’t notice that youContinue reading “Are You a Good Person?”
What Does “Christian” Mean?
“It was in Antioch that the believers were first called Christians.” (Acts 11:26b NLT) Over the next few days, I’d like to look more closely at some of the words that are used by those of us affiliated with the church, primarily in the U.S., because that’s my frame of reference. People tend to useContinue reading “What Does “Christian” Mean?”
Belief/Believe
“For it is My Father’s will that all who see His Son and believe in Him should have eternal life.” (John 6:40 NLT) A few days ago, we looked at the connection between the words: “love” and “relationship.” Today and tomorrow, we’ll look at two more words found in the Bible that are very interrelatedContinue reading “Belief/Believe”
Walking With Jesus 