“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided inContinue reading “Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)”
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Worship and Feelings
“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) The words above, quoted by Jesus from Isaiah 29, challenge me as I ponder exactly what worship IS and why it is so vitallyContinue reading “Worship and Feelings”
Marriage and the Gospel
“Jesus replied, ‘Marriage is for people here on earth. But in the age to come, those worthy of being raised from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.’” (Luke 20:34 NLT) There are things about marriage that are wonderful, enjoyable, and endearing, but there are parts of marriage that are hard, discouraging,Continue reading “Marriage and the Gospel”
Why We Pray?
“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray toContinue reading “Why We Pray?”
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”
To Know God
“I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) Just as there is a closeness, an intimacy God designed for aContinue reading “To Know God”
The Gloves of God
“Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping His feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance.” (John 12:3 NLT) Have you ever longed for the courage of Mary to anoint Jesus’ feet? I’m quite confident that theContinue reading “The Gloves of God”
How to Change Your World
“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) If you’re a Jesus follower one day you’ll no longer have to deal with sickness, sin, Satan, or his devilish emissaries. Why not?Continue reading “How to Change Your World”
An Undivided Heart
“Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, ‘Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.’” (Matthew 12:25 NLT) What does it mean to love someone with an undivided heart? Be careful, it doesn’t mean to love them exclusively. Our hearts will always require us to loveContinue reading “An Undivided Heart”
Life’s Strongest Enemy!
“Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 7:24-25a NLT) If you’ve been following Jesus any length of time, you know who quickly becomes you’re worst enemy – the proverbial “manContinue reading “Life’s Strongest Enemy!”
Walking With Jesus 