Faith

“So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” (Romans 10:17 NLT) How would you describe your faith? How is your life different since you’ve placed your trust in Jesus? What does having faith in Christ mean to you in practical terms? Is it a creed or conviction upon which yourContinue reading “Faith”

Avenues of Life

“‘What do you mean, “If I can?”’ Jesus asked. ‘Anything is possible if a person believes.’” (Mark 9:23 NLT) What we truly believe isn’t evidenced by our words alone, but by the quality of our lives revealed in and through the avenues of our life. What does that mean? It essentially means that we canContinue reading “Avenues of Life”

Nearness to God

“But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to Him at all.)” (Romans 8:9 NLT) In yesterday’s post we lookedContinue reading “Nearness to God”

Evidence That Demands a Verdict

“Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from His love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? (Philippians 2:1 NLT) My wife and I enjoy watching crime dramas on TV. Blue Bloods is our favorite, and as we watch an episode, we find ourselves making predictions asContinue reading “Evidence That Demands a Verdict”