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 […]
Author: Nick
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 […]
Prayer – Battle in the Secret Place
When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly —Matthew 6:6 Battles are generally open and public affairs. […]
I indeed baptize you with water . . . but He . . . will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire —Matthew 3:11 The beginning of Jesus is at the end of us. I will never know what the baptism of the Holy […]
Ministry of the Unnoticed
Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . —Matthew 5:3 In the year after Law School I clerked for a Federal Judge in Atlanta. I would arrive in downtown Atlanta early in the morning. I would have to literally step over folks who had […]