“Jesus and His companions went to the town of Capernaum. When the Sabbath day came, He went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at His teaching, for He taught with real authority – quite unlike the teachers of religious law.” (Mark 1:21-22 NLT) What are the top 10 most amazingContinue reading “Are You Amazed?”
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The Basis of Unity (Part 2)
“Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.” (Ephesians 4:3-4 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at the basis of unity from practical aspects based on whoContinue reading “The Basis of Unity (Part 2)”
Is Your Theology Defective?
“Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with Himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, they clingContinue reading “Is Your Theology Defective?”
Are You a Gospel Paramedic?
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (Proverbs 4:23 NLT) How do you see your life? As you inspect your own heart, what do you see? How about when you view the lives of those around you? Does your heart flow with love, grace, mercy, kindness, gentleness, andContinue reading “Are You a Gospel Paramedic?”
Who’s Your Wingman?
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too.” (Ephesians 6:18-19a NLT) There’s a line in the movie “Devotion” that really spoke to me. The young Lieutenant said: “The real battle in all of life isContinue reading “Who’s Your Wingman?”
Is God Good to Everyone?
“The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all His creation.” (Psalm 145:9 NLT) Have you or someone you know ever said something like: “I don’t know what I’ve done, but God must have it out for me. It doesn’t matter what I do it never seems to work out well for me.”Continue reading “Is God Good to Everyone?”
Where’s Your Security?
“I am warning you ahead of time, dear friends. Be on guard so that you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your own secure footing.” (2 Peter 3:17 NLT) Even in the early days of the Christian Faith there were those who twisted the truth of ScriptureContinue reading “Where’s Your Security?”
Grace and Karma
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” (John 1:17 KJV) If you’ve been around church very long you’ve probably heard grace defined as “God’s undeserved gift of love or kindness,” which is right, it’s just incomplete. To seek to define grace fully is like trying to defineContinue reading “Grace and Karma”
When We Get Honest
“And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.” (Luke 8:15 NLT) Nothing of eternal value is ever gained dishonestly. Lying to ourselves or others about the things of God, whether it relates to our daily disciplines asContinue reading “When We Get Honest”
Are “White Lies” Okay?
“And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!” (James 3:10 NLT) Some of the most unforgettable and irreparable damage we do for the Kingdom of God is caused by using words, the negative effects of which, we give little or no thought.Continue reading “Are “White Lies” Okay?”
Walking With Jesus 