. . it is written, ’Be holy, for I am holy’ —1 Peter 1:16 Holiness is clearly out of style. Even at best we as Christian consider it something extra for “super” Christians who are, frankly, out of touch and with no real lives so […]
Month: August 2010
My Joy…Your Joy
These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full —John 15:11 There is a difference between joy and happiness and it’s important that we know the difference. Both are positive states but joy […]
Usefulness or Relationship
Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven —Luke 10:20 It seems to me that men seem to judge relationship by action: what one does for another. Women judge relationship by […]
Unsurpassed Intimacy of Tested Faith
Jesus said to her, ’Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?’ —John 11:40 Some who call themselves people of faith, attempt to conform that faith to common sense. They process scripture and the promises […]
Purpose of Prayer
. . . one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ —Luke 11:1 Why would a disciple ask this question? Prayer was certainly known to these guys. Prayer was a part of the spiritual life in Israel […]
Living Your Theology
Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you . . . —John 12:35 There is nothing quite like the emptiness of a missed opportunity. There is no future in living in a world of “what ifs” and God is a god of second […]
I Have Called You Friends
I have called you friends . . . —John 15:15 This is one of the most amazing statements in scripture. He is God, Savior, and by His own words, friend. He proved His friendship by surrendering His life for us. Our friendship with Him is […]
Spiritual Search
What man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? —Matthew 7:9 Notice that the presumption of this verse is that the petitioner is a son. When we ask things of God, and He doesn’t seem […]