Unbelief
“They were unable to enter because of unbelief.” – Hebrews 3:19 How many Promised Lands do we miss because we refuse to believe we can enter? It is not that there is a lack of opportunity; far from it! All the things we could ever need are available to us all the time, rich and […]
This Corrupt Generation
“Peter replied ‘Repent and be baptized each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are fan off, as many as the Lord our God […]
True Wisdom
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he can become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God… “ 1 Corinthians 3:18-199. The Book of Proverbs goes on and on about the benefits of wisdom. Is Paul here […]
The Works of God
“What can we do to perform the works of God?” they asked. Jesus replied, “This is the work of God – that you believe in the one he has sent.” (John 6:28-29) There is no end to the activities religious people will pursue to try and make themselves feel they are right with God. Acts […]
Jesus Knew His Purpose
“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.” (John 6:15) Jesus knew who he was and who he wasn’t. He came to call, to teach, to die and rise again, not to rule and administer a kingdom. […]
Free At Last! / The Forgiveness of Sin
Free at last, my sins are forgiven! Thank God, I’m free at last … but what does this MEAN? Forgiveness of sin means I am okay: okay with God, okay with others, and okay with myself. It means I am not bound to fail, nor am I expected to always succeed. Rather, I live in […]
Purpose vs. Selfishness
“… intent on one purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.” –Philippians 2:2b-3 Purpose is an antidote for selfishness. By having a goal and motivation beyond our own gain, we protect ourselves from harming ourselves or others in a reckless grab for achievement. […]
The Win is in the Walking
“This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith.” -1 John 5:4b God has shown you the pathway to ultimate victory, a salvation that both lies beyond this world and also echoes back into your every day life with greater peace, joy, and hope. You, however, still have to walk the path. When […]
Your Past Does Not Define Your Future
There is so much sin, failure, and wrong in the lineage of Jesus recorded in Matthew 1 that you might think these people would be disqualified from being the forbearers of the Messiah. But God is ALWAYS using imperfect people to work out his perfect plans. When you see the wrong in your own past […]
Morning Reflection – Psalm 24:1-2
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