In the Life of Christ “The hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.” —Romans 13:11, ESV I can be awake to my responsibilities and strangely inattentive to my soul. I can answer messages, finish tasks, and keep appointments while allowing resentment,Continue reading “Wake Up to the Life You Were Given”
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Wake Up to the Life You Were Given
In the Life of Christ “The hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.” —Romans 13:11, ESV I can be awake to my responsibilities and strangely inattentive to my soul. I can answer messages, finish tasks, and keep appointments while allowing resentment,Continue reading “Wake Up to the Life You Were Given”
The Freedom Jesus Paid For
In the Life of Christ “Even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” —Mark 10:45 There is a particular relief in knowing that a debt has been settled. The obligation that followed us through the week no longer waits forContinue reading “The Freedom Jesus Paid For”
When God Interrupts the Cover-Up
In the Life of Christ Some of the most exhausting work we do is keeping other people from seeing what we already know about ourselves. We manage the explanation, soften the language, and hope enough time will make the matter disappear. David’s story brings me face to face with that temptation. After taking Bathsheba andContinue reading “When God Interrupts the Cover-Up”
Trusting the Promise Before You See the Answer
In the Life of Christ “[God] brought [Abraham] outside and said, ‘Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.’ Then he said to him, ‘So shall your offspring be.’ And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.” Genesis 15:5–6, ESV Waiting has a wayContinue reading “Trusting the Promise Before You See the Answer”
Let the Family Resemblance Show
In the Life of Christ “Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.” —Luke 6:35, NIV “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” —Luke 6:36, NIV Most families have a recognizable resemblance. We notice someone’s smile, hear a familiar laugh, or watch a child makeContinue reading “Let the Family Resemblance Show”
The Savior Who Calls Us Forward Again
In the Life of Christ “When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ He said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’” John 21:15, ESV. I suspect most of us know whatContinue reading “The Savior Who Calls Us Forward Again”
When the Search Becomes Worship
In the Life of Christ “They fell down and worshiped him.” —Matthew 2:11, ESV I can spend considerable time learning about something without allowing it to change my life. I can study exercise without becoming stronger, read about generosity without opening my hand, and discuss prayer without pausing to pray. That same distance can developContinue reading “When the Search Becomes Worship”
When Darkness Is All You Can See
In the Life of Christ “Say to the towns of Judah, ‘Here is your God!’” Isaiah 40:9, NIV I sometimes find that trouble captures my attention more quickly than hope. A difficult conversation can occupy my thoughts for hours. An unanswered prayer can make me overlook the kindness God has already shown. Perhaps you recognizeContinue reading “When Darkness Is All You Can See”
What Jesus Calls Beautiful
In the Life of Christ I sometimes wonder how much of our devotion remains safely stored away. We intend to give Jesus our attention, our service, or some treasured part of our lives, but we wait for a more convenient moment. Then I read about the woman who approached Him with an alabaster jar ofContinue reading “What Jesus Calls Beautiful”