Church Person or Jesus Person?

“For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2 NLT) There is a common expression that I’ve heard used in various settings that says: “Fake it ‘til you make it!” In some arenas of life that may be appropriate; however,Continue reading “Church Person or Jesus Person?”

What Does Holiness Mean?

“God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and His Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed Him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.” (1 Peter 1:2 NLT) Holiness as described in Scripture may beContinue reading “What Does Holiness Mean?”

Are You Living Within Your Margins?

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) Margins are like guardrails on the highway, they help protect us from disaster. We need to set boundaries beyond which we know we exceed to ourContinue reading “Are You Living Within Your Margins?”

The Cramped World of Self

“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.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment isContinue reading “The Cramped World of Self”

You Are Being Transformed by Turbulence!

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, for He has anointed Me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.” (Luke 4:18-19 NLT)Continue reading “You Are Being Transformed by Turbulence!”

Stay In Your Lane?

“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see – such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authoritiesContinue reading “Stay In Your Lane?”

For All to See

“And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see…You love Him even though you have never seen Him. Though you do not see Him now, you trust Him and you rejoice with a glorious,Continue reading “For All to See”

The Loudness of Patient Silence

“May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.” (Romans 5:5 NLT) One of the first times I drove alone was when I was about 11. Of course, my dad was close by and gave me strict instructions –Continue reading “The Loudness of Patient Silence”

Was It Your Fault?

“Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.” (Romans 14:12-13 NLT) If you’ve ever been in an auto accident, among the first things that the police andContinue reading “Was It Your Fault?”

The Only Question You Need To Ask

“’To whom will you compare Me? Who is My equal?’ asks the Holy One.” (Isaiah 40:25 NLT) *The world in which we live can be confusing and discouraging. The essential element of maintaining peace and harmony in our own spirit is keeping our focus on the one true God of the Bible. Sylvia Gunter hasContinue reading “The Only Question You Need To Ask”