But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 In real Christianity in which there […]
Month: July 2012
Call a Professional or Do It Yourself?
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9At times I have really messed things up. […]
Never Good Enough
“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God” (Mark 10:27). The truth—and it is painful to admit—is that no matter how good we are, we will never […]
What Are You Holding On To?
You may protest, but the question we may never have bothered to ask ourselves is if our desire to serve Christ and our drive to succeed in life are mutually agreeable goals. Packiam, Glenn (2010-01-01). Secondhand Jesus (p. 88). David C Cook. Kindle Edition. Some […]
Feed Me
Have you heard fellow Christians complain that they are not “getting fed” or that the teachings at their church are too shallow or basic, that they want more “depth?” What do they really mean? What can a pastor, preacher, teacher or even a blogger, do […]
Got God. Still Got Trouble.
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NKJV) Somehow we get the idea that as Christians we should live […]
Knowing God
Jeremiah 24:7 English Standard Version (ESV) 7 I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart. Jesus sent His […]
Fifty Shades of Grey
When you think of porn, what images come to mind? Okay, I could have phrased that better. I don’t mean pornographic images. I mean who do you imagine watching or reading porn and where do they get it? Don’t you think of dirty old men […]