“For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means ‘Son of Encouragement’).” (Acts 4:36 NLT) Barnabas is arguably the greatest encourager in the New Testament, save Jesus Himself. It’s interesting in the verse above the word translated “Encouragement,” used in reference to Barnabus, is the same word Jesus used in JohnContinue reading “Encouragement”
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More Blessed to Give?
“And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35 NLT) What if we sincerely and genuinely believed generosity was good for us? Could part of theContinue reading “More Blessed to Give?”
The Ones We Love (Part 2)
“Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:11 NLT) Every human being who has ever lived, yes, even Jesus, has been bornContinue reading “The Ones We Love (Part 2)”
Struggle or Preparation?
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”Continue reading “Struggle or Preparation?”
Same Mud, Same Blood
“Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. And I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names areContinue reading “Same Mud, Same Blood”
Life’s Greatest Compliment
“O Lord, You have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do.” (Psalm 139:1-3 NLT) What’s the most memorable complimentContinue reading “Life’s Greatest Compliment”
When They Don’t Yet Know Him
“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT) The last couple of days we’ve been looking at how to bestContinue reading “When They Don’t Yet Know Him”
Reflecting Christ in Marriage (Part 2)
“As the Scriptures say, ‘A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’ This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.” (Ephesians 5:31-32 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at how God’s desireContinue reading “Reflecting Christ in Marriage (Part 2)”
Just the Two of Us?
“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT) In marriage it’s not uncommon for us to begin our life ofContinue reading “Just the Two of Us?”
Life’s Best Advice
“So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.” (Luke 15:20 NLT) If you can’t see yourself in the life of the prodigal son in Luke 15, youContinue reading “Life’s Best Advice”
Walking With Jesus 