Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring.” (James 3:11-12 NLT) One of our greatest challenges as a Jesus follower is to keep our faith fresh, freeContinue reading “Fresh Faith”
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A Final End
“So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.” (2 Peter 2:9 NLT) Are there days you think will never end? How about seasons of suffering, heartache, or temptation? How about the seeming endless prayers for lostContinue reading “A Final End”
When Jealousy Isn’t Negative
“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) Jealousy can be a very destructive emotion in any relationship, even with God, but it helps to see it in context. The jealousy that God has forContinue reading “When Jealousy Isn’t Negative”
Does Obedience Lead to Comfort?
“Even though Jesus was God’s Son, He learned obedience from the things He suffered.” (Hebrews 5:8 NLT) My mind is being stretched as I consider the question above. My initial thought was Jesus on the Cross. His obedience led Him to suffer in ways that are incomprehensible to mere men. But you can’t think ofContinue reading “Does Obedience Lead to Comfort?”
Are You a Rookie at Heart?
“Some of the Pharisees said, ‘This man Jesus is not from God, for He is working on the Sabbath.’ Others said, ‘But how could an ordinary sinner do such miraculous signs?’ So there was a deep division of opinion among them.” (John 9:16 NLT) One of the people I most want to meet when IContinue reading “Are You a Rookie at Heart?”
Equipped to Serve
“In His grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.” (Romans 12:6a NLT) How has the Lord wired you? What do you love to do? Hate to do? Do you enjoy being around people? Make instant friends? Love crowds – the more the merrier? Or do you prefer to be alone?Continue reading “Equipped to Serve”
Are You Equipped? (Part 2)
“In His grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift isContinue reading “Are You Equipped? (Part 2)”
Are You Equipped?
“I am the Lord; there is no other God. I have equipped you for battle, though you don’t even know Me, so all the world from east to west will know there is no other God. I am the Lord, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:5 NLT) This verse from the Prophet Isaiah givesContinue reading “Are You Equipped?”
Who’s Thirsty?
“Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.’” (John 4:13 NLT) Water is one of life’s essential elements. There are variables, but estimates give us 2-5Continue reading “Who’s Thirsty?”
How Do You Respond to Life’s Challenges?
“When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside.” (2 Corinthians 7:5 NLT) My wife and I attended a marriage conference a few weeks ago and part of the process was to take a personality inventory. TheContinue reading “How Do You Respond to Life’s Challenges?”
Walking With Jesus 