“One day Jesus told His disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. ‘There was a judge in a certain city,’ He said, ‘who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, “Give me justice in this dispute with myContinue reading “Who Would Be Changed?”
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Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided inContinue reading “Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)”
Quiet Faithfulness
“Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for He who calls you is faithful.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NLT) We live in a noisy world. There isContinue reading “Quiet Faithfulness”
Evangelism
“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” (2 Timothy 4:5 NLT) Evangelism at its core is simply telling others the Good News of who Jesus is, whatContinue reading “Evangelism”
Trust Born from Surrender
“O people of Judah and Jerusalem, surrender your pride and power. Change your hearts before the Lord, or My anger will burn like an unquenchable fire because of all your sins.” (Jeremiah 4:4 NLT) Surrendering is a very hard concept for most of us. War is costly and there are always casualties, but implicit inContinue reading “Trust Born from Surrender”
Upon What Is Your Faith Built?
“But the officer said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have You come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed…When Jesus heard this, He was amazed. Turning to those who were following Him, He said, ‘I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith likeContinue reading “Upon What Is Your Faith Built?”
Religious?
“If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” (James 1:26-27 NLT) Everyone is religious, evenContinue reading “Religious?”
Pray What You’ve Got
“Come to Me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.” (Isaiah 55:3 NLT) While the context is a little different, the principle is the same as when Jesus declared in MatthewContinue reading “Pray What You’ve Got”
Living Water?
“On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, ‘Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me! Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, “Rivers of living water will flow from His heart.” (When He said, ‘living water,’ He was speaking ofContinue reading “Living Water?”
Radical Beholder
“Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.” (Psalm 17:15 NLT) King David was a radical beholder of the Lord. Day and night, morning and evening his thoughts were on His Sovereign Lord and Leader of his life. Perhaps that’s the majorContinue reading “Radical Beholder”
Walking With Jesus 