In the Life of Christ “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God!’” —John 1:35–36 John the Baptist had spent his ministry gathering disciples, preaching repentance, baptizing those who responded, and preparing Israel for the arrival of theContinue reading “THE COURAGE TO POINT BEYOND YOURSELF”
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Free Enough to Serve
As the Day Begins “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:17 Freedom is one of God’s great gifts, but Scripture teaches us that freedom without wisdom can become another kind of bondage. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them not to live “unwise,”Continue reading “Free Enough to Serve”
The Example Others Are Already Following
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? Someone is learning how to follow Christ by watching you. Whether we realize it or not, God has woven imitation into human nature. Children absorb the attitudes of their parents long before they understand their words. New believers often learn the rhythms of Christian living by observing mature believers.Continue reading “The Example Others Are Already Following”
When Faith Becomes Service
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that true Christian community is revealed not by what we receive, but by what we are willing to give? When I reflect on Philippians 2:3–4, I am confronted with a reversal of instinct. “Do nothing according to selfish ambition… but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” This isContinue reading “When Faith Becomes Service”
The Towel and the Cross
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: John 13:12–20 Walking with the Servant King There are moments in the Gospels when the power of Jesus’ example speaks louder than any miracle or parable. The scene in John 13 is one of those sacred moments. The upper room is filled with tension—Jesus knows His timeContinue reading “The Towel and the Cross”
The Towel and the Throne
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: John 13:1–11 (NIV) Read this passage on BibleGateway Walking Through the Upper Room The scene unfolds on the night of Passover—the night before the cross. Jesus, fully aware that the Father had given Him all authority, chose not to issue commands or perform another miracle, but toContinue reading “The Towel and the Throne”
The Gospel on the Move
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture: Mark 1–3 A Gospel That Doesn’t Wait Mark’s Gospel wastes no time. There are no long genealogies or extended birth narratives here—just action. From the very first verse, “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1), we are plunged headlong into theContinue reading “The Gospel on the Move”
True Greatness in the Kingdom
A Day in the Life of Jesus Mark 10:35–45 “Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom forContinue reading “True Greatness in the Kingdom”
The Achiever’s Dilemma
The post discusses three subtle temptations faced by achievers: self-sufficiency, the desire for spectacular achievement, and the pursuit of power. Each temptation detracts from spiritual growth and faith. Instead, the author encourages reliance on God, humility in service, and seeking true significance over mere success, fostering a life of faithful stewardship.
When the Pulpit Meets the Paycheck
The post emphasizes that genuine faith is demonstrated not just in church activities, but in daily life, especially in the workplace. It argues for the need to live out Christian values amidst challenges like greed and ambition, encouraging believers to integrate their faith into every aspect of life, becoming witnesses of Christ outside church settings.