READ:Galatians 5:16-26 REFLECTIt’s impossible to think about Jesus’ call to bear fruit without consideringPaul’s words in Galatians 5. It’s clear from this passage that everyonebears fruit. Some of us bear fruit that brings pain and division, and thatmakes the world a poorer, more hostile place. But, when we allow ourlives to be aligned to God’sContinue reading “Bear Fruit”
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THE OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS
For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls (1 Peter 2:25, NIV). Given Peter’s intimate experience with, and love for, Jesus, we can appreciate why he uses so many meaningful titles for his Master. Here he speaks of Christ as “the Shepherd andContinue reading “THE OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS”
Morning Prayers
In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. Psalm 18:6, RSV Dear Father in heaven, we rejoice that you are our Father. We rejoice that you rule and guide each of us soContinue reading “Morning Prayers”
Morning Prayers
But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Isaiah 63:16, NIV Lord God, we thank you as we look back to the times throughout the ages when your servants lifted a voice to witnessContinue reading “Morning Prayers”
God Inside Your Work
In 2004, businessman Terry Looper—founder and CEO of the $6 billion Texon energy company—was partway through negotiating a sale when he realized he’d forgotten to pray about it. “I hadn’t even tried to get neutral,” he said. “Getting neutral” is his term for pushing down any greed or selfish ambition, quieting his heart, and listeningContinue reading “God Inside Your Work”
Your Money Can Go to Hell
Reading: Acts 8:18-24 Reflection: Simon was a Samaritan sorcerer who had exerted great influence over the people in his community by the magic he performed. But, when Philip began to preach the Gospel, the people believed and were baptized – including Simon himself. He was amazed by this new encounter with God and followed PhilipContinue reading “Your Money Can Go to Hell”
The Touch of Jesus
In the Old Testament, the place where God chose to meet with his people was a place of contagious holiness. It was so supercharged with holiness that merely touching the very instruments of worship in the tabernacle would make a person holy. God spoke to Moses about the consecrated altar. “The altar shall be mostContinue reading “The Touch of Jesus”
A remarkable thing…
A remarkable thing… It is a remarkable thing when people decide something unanimously. It is the opposite of making a majority decision. Unanimity means that nobody disagrees with it or opposes it, not even in secret. (1 Cor. 1:10) View On WordPress
Paul the apostle says that all nations of the earth shall
Paul the apostle says that all nations of the earth shall be gathered in this church, that the fences and walls between races, nations, classes, ranks, and individuals shall be broken down. (Col. 3:11) Not only shall the entire world be conquered for God,… View Post
Those Who Wait Open Their Hearts
Those who wait open their hearts to him when he comes and knocks (Rev. 3:20). Jesus is alive. No matter how sad things may be, and when we are grieving on the earth for the people we most love and who perhaps will be taken from us, our deepest longing… View Post
Intentional Faith 