“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13 NLT) Do you think of yourself as a wise person? Why? Or why not? Perhaps a better question might be: Do you WANT to be wise? What ISContinue reading “Are You Wise?”
Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
Being God’s Glove
“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) What power does a gloveContinue reading “Being God’s Glove”
Do You Long to Go to Heaven?
“And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:14 NLT) If the evangelization of the world was up to you, how would you do it? What about reaching those in your country? Your state? YourContinue reading “Do You Long to Go to Heaven?”
The Life Only God Can Produce
“For God wanted them to know that the riches, and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing His glory.” (Colossians 1:27 NLT) When I was newly married I had very little money, so it wasn’t unusual for the gasContinue reading “The Life Only God Can Produce”
When It Seems Nothing Is Happening (Part 2)
“So we are always confident, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord. For we live by believing and not by seeing.” (2 Corinthians 5:6-7 NLT) In our journey to become more like Jesus we traverse many treacherous and troubling landscapes. ThereContinue reading “When It Seems Nothing Is Happening (Part 2)”
Have You Been Raised from the Dead?
“For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.” (Romans 6:4 NLT) What comes first to your mind when you think of resurrection? As a rule, it seems, we tend toContinue reading “Have You Been Raised from the Dead?”
The Way Forward
“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.” (Matthew 5:23-24 NLT) What has the Lord laid on yourContinue reading “The Way Forward”
What Is the Peace that Passes Understanding?
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT) Worry seems to be theContinue reading “What Is the Peace that Passes Understanding?”
Listener or Doer? (Part 2)
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT) *Please note: If you haven’t read yesterday’s post, please do that before you continue. Life, even apart fromContinue reading “Listener or Doer? (Part 2)”
A Changed Life
“Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.” (John 3:6 NLT) What does it mean to have a “changed life?” There are life-changing events and experiences that may have nothing to do with a person meeting Jesus or having a heart-change for God. Someone can win the lottery,Continue reading “A Changed Life”
Walking With Jesus 