The Scripture today, presents a real-life example of this issue for all of us—and here is something interesting—if we can each learn to Love God and Love People—if this becomes our passion—then integrating our passion into our lives so we have meaning—well, it’s done!
Read MoreWhen you think of your walk, intentionally trying to follow the call Jesus has on your life, be it as a mom or dad, as an employee or employer, as pastor or a policeman—how is your fellowship?
Read MoreThe reality is that because we know people, know their tones and attitudes, we can quickly conclude what point of view they are taking. Sometimes we do that too quickly. What if we don’t know the person? How do we “hear them”? What filters or lenses do we put their spoken and non-spoken communication through?
Read MoreAre you behaving like you have your bible and you are figuring it all out? Or, are you taking your aim, your goal, and running towards looking to God for direction and strength to persevere?
Read MoreWhen you follow Jesus, you are orienting your entire life around him. That means you are leaving behind all sorts of ideas, beliefs…and things…that no longer hold sway in your life. You no longer expend the energy, time and money on those things that you once did.
Read MoreJesus is the person who is the answer to the question, “How can I know God?” And when you come into relationship with him, then He truly is the answer to everything. Where are you with Jesus? Do you see him as a good-guy, a great teacher—or do you call him Lord?
Read MoreRelationships, while quickly born, deepen only with time. To speak with someone about God is to engage in the deepest and most important topic ever…and it takes time and patience and prayer.
Read MoreTherefore, let’s not worry that we perhaps could use more training. We could always use more training. Let’s get out there and share the love of Jesus—and His Word.
Read MoreYet being followers of Jesus demands that the love of God penetrate us deeply, and that this love overflow for others. That is easy for me to write—and hard for me to live. Whenever I find myself struggling with some of these relationships, my first approach is to turn to God, to seek Him, to love Him more—only then can His love flow from me.
Read MoreThe Cross undermines all human pride. It insists that we are sinners, and that we have absolutely nothing with which to buy, or indeed contribute to, our salvation. That message works—because it is truth.
Read MoreReligion is identified as the root cause to many of the evil’s that humans have perpetrated against one another, all in the name of God. And rather than go down that road, my point is that I wonder what we expect of ourselves. Do we think that Christianity can stand up against the theories of our own day?
Read MoreWhat does it mean to live my life, free from the expectations this world is pressing upon me, filled with confidence in the love of my eternal Father? Can I even describe it?
Read MoreHow about today? We know that the needs of human beings do not change much with the changing years. Today, Jesus Christ meets our needs, just as he did in Philippi. Is there anyone you think is beyond God’s redemption? Is there any sin the blood of Jesus cannot cover?
Read MoreYou might think it strange, but on more than one occasion I have prayed the God please keep closed the doors He did not want me to walk through, and open the onethat was His will.
Read MoreI don’t think there are denominations in heaven—all those who have accepted the Lord Jesus will, in unity, be worshipping the Lamb that was slain. God will be the judge of who and who has not truly accepted the Lord Jesus.
Read MoreAs members of the Church we always strive for unity. When we find ourselves disagreeing, we should be humble, repentant, and ready to listen. Yet at some point, we may need to go a different way. This should come after seeking God’s will in prayer, and counsel from the saints. However, if after earnestly seeking the Lord we choose to walk apart, we must trust that God is sovereign, and be sure we are following Him as we perceive His leading.
Read MorePeople use all sorts of standards today. Reason and Experience are two. Please hear me. Experience plays a role, and indeed human reason. Yet, has there ever been a time when your experience, your heart, misled you? How about your logic? Ever a time it was flawed? It is why Christians, for centuries, have turned to the Word of God as the Prime Standard.
Read MoreHe has deeply planted the truth that all that happens in the world is under God’s purview. When you and I can live into this truth, we can find much freedom from the challenges and joys of life.
Read MoreFaith will lead us to all sorts of things: reading God’s Word, joining others in worship, prayer, concern for the poor, concern for living holy lives—it will lead to action—that is what alive faith looks like.
Read MoreToday I want to take break in the midst of all the action and reflect. It sounds as if Paul, Barnabas, and their companions did likewise. We read in verse 28, “They remained no little time.
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