John 17:20–21 “I am not praying for these alone but also for the future believers who will come to me because of the testimony of these. My prayer for all of them is that they will be of one heart and mind, just as you and I are, Father—that just as you are in meContinue reading “Jesus Prayed for You”
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A Christmas Tale
This charming little manuscript was written in 1849 by Charles Dickens twenty-one years before his death. It was intended solely for the eyes of his young family. Dickens often told his children the gospel story, and this led him to write down the life of our Lord in his own words. It was never correctedContinue reading “A Christmas Tale”
The Emotions of Jesus
What a wonder that Jesus groaned. It’s one of the more arresting glimpses into his humanity that we find in the Gospels. Like his flare of righteous anger at Pharisees in Mark 3:5. Or, after Lazarus’s death, his being “deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled” (John 11:33). And then, remarkably, “Jesus wept” (JohnContinue reading “The Emotions of Jesus”
He Is
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. When was the last time you spent the night in a tent? It was last night. According to 2 Corinthians 5, we areContinue reading “He Is”
Favor Us with a Glimpse
In your light do we see light. Psalm 36:9 No lips can tell the love of Christ to the heart until Jesus Himself shall speak within. Descriptions all fall flat and feeble unless the Holy Spirit fills them with life and power; until God makes Himself known to us, the soul does not see Him.Continue reading “Favor Us with a Glimpse”
Joining the Union
A Forgotten Doctrine When was the last time you heard a sermon about union with Christ? Union with Christ might be one of the most neglected, overlooked doctrines of the Christian faith. And yet, as we will see in a moment, this glorious truth is the basis for every blessing and joy we experience asContinue reading “Joining the Union”
Completeness
Colossians 1:18-19 He also is the Head of [His] body, the church; seeing He is the Beginning, the Firstborn from among the dead, so that He alone in everything and in every respect might occupy the chief place [stand first and be preeminent].For it has pleased [the Father] that all the divine fullness (the sumContinue reading “Completeness”
His Presence = Our Pursuit
Although God is everywhere, or what theologians call omnipresent, there is a marked difference between a believer who is dry spiritually and dead inside compared to one who is full of passion, desire and fire. The corridors of church history are filled with stories of Christians being spiritually dead but then coming alive. What changed?Continue reading “His Presence = Our Pursuit”
The Rapture?
The Rapture (from the Latin ‘rapio’ to seize, to carry away) is the term used to describe the eschatological event where Christians are caught up into the heavens to meet the Lord Jesus. However, those who are alive and remain on the earth at the time of Christ’s return, will not proceed those who haveContinue reading “The Rapture?”
What Jesus Sees
It’s a detail that is easy to overlook, a detail whose importance may be lost in our many readings and re-readings of the story. But it’s a detail that is full of significance and flush with encouragement if only we will notice it and if only we will meditate upon it. In the first chapterContinue reading “What Jesus Sees”
Intentional Faith 