As the Day Begins “Our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance.” — 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Paul reminds the Thessalonians that the gospel did not arrive as an interesting religious argument. It came “in power,” dynamis in Greek, describing God’s activeContinue reading “Christ Is Enough”
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When the Heart Can Face God
As the Day Begins “Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.” —1 John 3:21 Morning Meditation There is a great difference between trusting our goodness and trusting God’s goodness. John does not teach that confidence before God comes from living a flawless life. He has already written, “If weContinue reading “When the Heart Can Face God”
As the Day Begins
“My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” —Psalm 121:2–3 (ESV) Morning Meditation As the sun stretches across the horizon and the world awakens, we are met again with the quiet truth that we are not alone.Continue reading “As the Day Begins”