In the Life of Christ “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.” —Revelation 3:19–20, NIV I find something deeply searching in the picture of Jesus standing outside a church and knocking. We expect to find Him at the center,Continue reading “When Jesus Knocks on a Comfortable Door”
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Faithful Through the Fire
DID YOU KNOW “Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal…” —1 Peter 4:12, NIV. Did you know that suffering for following Jesus can occur while you are walking faithfully with Him? When something painful happens, we often begin searching our lives for an explanation. Have I made a mistake? Is God displeased with me?Continue reading “Faithful Through the Fire”
When You’ve Just Been with Jesus
A Day in the Life “That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.” — 1 John 1:3 There are moments in my walk with Christ that I can’t quite explain,Continue reading “When You’ve Just Been with Jesus”