“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 5:25-26 NLT) *Let me be clear. You don’t have to love Jesus to love your spouse or family, but if youContinue reading “A Moving Story”
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Marriage and Ministry
“Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.” (Colossians 3:15 NLT) It catches my attention to realize the same author to whom the Lord gave insight to write the words of Colossians 1:15ff about the grandeur and majesty of Jesus, also inspired the words of the verse above. It occurs to me that hadContinue reading “Marriage and Ministry”
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?”
Ordinary Miracles
“When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. A host always serves the best wine first,’ he said, ‘Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensiveContinue reading “Ordinary Miracles”
Out of Work?
“Then the young lions roar for their prey, stalking the food provided by God. At dawn they slink back into their dens to rest. Then people go off to their work, where they labor until evening.” (Psalm: 104:21-23 NLT) Earning a living is part of the fabric of being a human being. Across the centuries,Continue reading “Out of Work?”
How Much Do You Love God?
“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: “Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”’” (Mark 12:29 NLT) How do you measure love? If I asked youContinue reading “How Much Do You Love God?”
The Object of Our Worship
“You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about His relationship with you.” (Exodus 34:14 NLT) We, as human beings, are worshippers at heart. The Hebrew word from which comes our word “worship” literally means “to bow down.” That’s why you will oftenContinue reading “The Object of Our Worship”
Person or Project?
“Then Jesus demanded, ‘What is your name?’” (Mark 5:9a NLT) How many people do you have in your spheres of influence who are lost; who are in need of Jesus’ friendship and Lordship? Is it comforting to you that Jesus knows their name(s)? Actually, He knows more about them than you know about yourself. AndContinue reading “Person or Project?”
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”
The Positive Purpose of Conflict
“For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh.” (Colossians 2:1 KJV) In the verse above, the word translated “conflict” is the Greek word from which comes our English word “agony.” What PaulContinue reading “The Positive Purpose of Conflict”
Walking With Jesus 