“I am writing to you who are God’s children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.” (1 John 2:12 NLT) Our lives should be lived differently after our sins have been forgiven. The main difference should be our allegiance to Jesus should drastically alter our view of sin and its negative effects on ourContinue reading “How Are You Different?”
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Strange?
“Then they took him to the high council of the city. ‘Come and tell us about this new teaching,’ they said. You are saying some rather strange things, and we want to know what it’s all about.” (Acts 17:19-20 NLT) Do you know any strange people? The more I progress in my Alzheimer’s journey, theContinue reading “Strange?”
Online Church?
“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity – all the while praising God and enjoying the good will of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:46-47Continue reading “Online Church?”
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”
Believing or Belonging?
“He came to His own people, and even they rejected Him. But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn – not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.” (John 1:11-13 NLT) There’sContinue reading “Believing or Belonging?”
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)”
Christianity Without the Church?
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25 NLT) Given the state of our world today it seems more people than ever should be flocking to churches, but it’s not the case. With rareContinue reading “Christianity Without the Church?”
A Believer’s Highest Honor!
“Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.” (Ephesians 6:7-8 NLT) Service for the Lord comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of difficulty. For some, servingContinue reading “A Believer’s Highest Honor!”
Waste or Wisdom?
“For many are called, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:14 NLT) The above verse is found in a parable the Lord told regarding His eternal Kingdom. The invitation is proclaimed far and wide, and everyone is invited to the “banquet,” but most who are called find themselves enmeshed in the things of the world andContinue reading “Waste or Wisdom?”
To or From? (Part 2)
“Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand?” (Matthew 11:15 NLT) Having served the church for more than seven years, and having been hurt in ways I wouldn’t have imagined, it felt “right” that I should leave when I got another offer. To me it was opportunity knocking, but it turned out that itContinue reading “To or From? (Part 2)”
Walking With Jesus 