“But God gave him no inheritance here, not even one square foot of land. God did promise, however, that eventually the whole land would belong to Abraham and his descendants – even though he had no children yet. God also told him that his descendants would live in a foreign land, where they would beContinue reading “The Unforgiven”
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Reflecting What We Claim to Believe
“But Moses protested again, ‘What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if they say, “The Lord never appeared to you”?’ Then the Lord asked him, ‘What is that in your hand?’” (Exodus 4:1-2 NLT) What do you believe about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith? Whatever it is, it’s written all overContinue reading “Reflecting What We Claim to Believe”
What Is Forgiveness and Why Is It So Vital?
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with the blood of His Son and forgave our sins.” (Ephesians 1:7 NLT) Have you ever done or said something that literally at the second the words passed through your lips, or the deed was done, you knew it was a majorContinue reading “What Is Forgiveness and Why Is It So Vital?”
What Is Your Idol?
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Luke 16:13 NLT) An idol is anything that demands God’s rightful place in your life. It can be something material or an idea.Continue reading “What Is Your Idol?”
The Guise of Control
“For you are a slave to whatever controls you.” (2 Peter 2:19b NLT) Every person is controlled by something or someone. We don’t govern even our own life. What does govern can vary from person to person, but ultimately, one day God will bring everything under His control (Philippians 3:21). But don’t we have freeContinue reading “The Guise of Control”
Avoiding the “Bonk”
“So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.” (Galatians 5:1 NLT) While I can’t personally imagine the horrors of slavery, having been a pastor for many years and spending a fair amount of time visiting and speaking withContinue reading “Avoiding the “Bonk””
Is It Time to Call An Audible?
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT) Earl Nightingale said: “A rut is a grave with the endsContinue reading “Is It Time to Call An Audible?”
Walking With Jesus 