“And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gainedContinue reading “What God’s Up to”
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Worship and Feelings
“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) The words above, quoted by Jesus from Isaiah 29, challenge me as I ponder exactly what worship IS and why it is so vitallyContinue reading “Worship and Feelings”
Marriage and the Gospel
“Jesus replied, ‘Marriage is for people here on earth. But in the age to come, those worthy of being raised from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.’” (Luke 20:34 NLT) There are things about marriage that are wonderful, enjoyable, and endearing, but there are parts of marriage that are hard, discouraging,Continue reading “Marriage and the Gospel”
A Loving Holiness
“When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now youContinue reading “A Loving Holiness”
Interrogate the Lie
“Jesus said to the people who believed in Him, ‘You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to My teaching. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” (John 8:31-32 NLT) What lies are you believing that may be crippling your effectiveness and fruitfulness for the Savior? Some ofContinue reading “Interrogate the Lie”
Fallback of Foundation?
“Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have – Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:10-11 NLT) Knowing aboutContinue reading “Fallback of Foundation?”
A Believer’s Greatest Desire
“Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because ofContinue reading “A Believer’s Greatest Desire”
Who Are You Worshipping?
“’These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) These words from Isaiah 29:13 challenge me because every day I pour over words to share, most of which are channeled through my mindContinue reading “Who Are You Worshipping?”
Better Than Eden?
“Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden in the east, and there He placed the man He had made.” (Genesis 2:8 NLT) In your mind and heart, what is the best part of living on planet earth? Granted, you’ve never lived anywhere else, but can you imagine life being better someplace else? It’sContinue reading “Better Than Eden?”
Strength Without Submission?
“Do not be like your ancestors and relatives who abandoned the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and became an object of derision, as you yourselves can see. Do not be stubborn, as they were, but submit yourselves to the Lord. Come to His Temple, which He has set apart as holy forever. Worship theContinue reading “Strength Without Submission?”
Walking With Jesus 