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Living As Citizens of Heaven

“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.” (Philippians 1:27 NLT) While it sounds really good to consider that we are citizens of heaven, the fact remains, we’re not – yet! On some levels it’s like an American thinking about what itContinue reading “Living As Citizens of Heaven”

Avoiding Infection

“For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes – so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to Me and let Me heal them.” (Matthew 13:15 – Jesus quoting Isaiah 6:9-10) In aContinue reading “Avoiding Infection”

A Closer Look at Kindness

“Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12 NLT) One of the definitions of kindness in Strong’s Concordance that caught my attention is “benignity.” Not a word you see every day, huh? Yeh, I had to look itContinue reading “A Closer Look at Kindness”

The Gospel vs Religion

“And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.” (Matthew 6:16 NLT) In our July 10th worship, Dr. Bryan Loritts shared aContinue reading “The Gospel vs Religion”

Decluttering Our Hearts

“Just see what this godly sorrow produced in you!” (2 Corinthians 7:11a NLT) Yesterday’s post ended with a question: “Is there hope for our addictive behavior that we say we want to change, but inwardly desire to hold onto?” And the short answer is: “Yes and No!” What does that mean? It means it largelyContinue reading “Decluttering Our Hearts”

Learning the Hard Way! (Part 2)

“I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don’t want to go.” (John 21:18 NLT)Continue reading “Learning the Hard Way! (Part 2)”

Learning the Hard Way!

“’No!’ Peter insisted. ‘Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You!’” (Matthew 26:35a NLT) Recently, I read about a man who was hit twice by the same train. “How is that even possible?” was my initial response. Apparently, he stood too close to the edge of the platform when theContinue reading “Learning the Hard Way!”

Why Sin Matters!

“But afterward Jesus found him in the Temple and told him, ‘Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.’” (John 5:14 NLT) The man to whom Jesus spoke in the above verse had been lying by the pool of Bethesda, hoping to be able to get into theContinue reading “Why Sin Matters!”

Do Lost People Care Jesus Died to Rescue Them from Eternal Death? (Part 2)

“Some of you were once like that.” (1 Corinthians 6:11a NLT) The laws of God were very important to Jesus when He walked the pathways of this earth. Jesus said: “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, ifContinue reading “Do Lost People Care Jesus Died to Rescue Them from Eternal Death? (Part 2)”