“After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son so He can give glory back to You. For You have given Him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one You have given Him. And this is the way to have eternalContinue reading “On What Are You Resting?”
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Exalting Jesus
“He (Jesus) has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, but He has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else. He testifies about what He has seen and heard, but how few believe what He tells them? Anyone who accepts His testimony can affirm that GodContinue reading “Exalting Jesus”
Once Saved Always Saved? (Part 2)
“Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me – even Phygelus and Hermogenes.” (2 Timothy 1:14-15 NLT) Guarding truth is a moment-by-moment decision. Too often what is “truth” inContinue reading “Once Saved Always Saved? (Part 2)”
Why Do Beliefs Divide? (Part 2)
“Then someone called from the crowd, ‘Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Friend, who made Me a judge over you to decide such things as that?’ Then He said, ‘Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.’” (Luke 12:13-15Continue reading “Why Do Beliefs Divide? (Part 2)”
Practice of Profession?
“So they persuaded some men to lie about Stephen, saying, ‘We heard him blaspheme Moses, and even God.” (Acts 6:11 NLT) The quality of Stephen’s life and the power of his words so convicted the Jews that they had to bribe men to lie about him in order to build a case against him. IsContinue reading “Practice of Profession?”
All In?
“The teacher of religious law replied, ‘Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. And I know it is important to love Him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This isContinue reading “All In?”
Resting or Presuming?
“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvestContinue reading “Resting or Presuming?”
Faith and Repentance
“So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.” (Hebrews 6:1 NLT) While faith and repentance areContinue reading “Faith and Repentance”
Loving Truth
“Make them holy by Your truth; teach them Your word, which is truth. Just as You sent Me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give Myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by Your truth.” (John 17:17-19 NLT) Truth isn’t as obscure asContinue reading “Loving Truth”
What’s Holding You Back?
“Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness. If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were filling you with light.” (Luke 11:35 NLT) There are two issues I’d like to address today. First, if someone whoContinue reading “What’s Holding You Back?”
Walking With Jesus 