An Imagined Letter from Judas
"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." (NKJV) 2Peter 2:9 ...
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Managing Expectations (III)
"Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’" (NIV) Luke 12:13-14
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Managing Expectations (II)
"Then Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.”So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or ...
What must come first
"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." (NIV) Galatians 6:7
Everyone desires God's blessings. We pray daily, asking the Lord to bless us. We travel long distances to prayer ...
The Lord Knows the Heart
... about God's kingdom, and reminds the disciples that the Holy Spirit will soon empower them. Then, Jesus ascends into heaven, leaving the disciples with scripture and prayer. It is important to remember ...
What is your name?
... Jacob encountered the power of God's spoken word, and it changed everything (Hosea 12:3-4).
Today, we, too, are called to examine ourselves in light of God’s Word. Perhaps the Word of God is what we need ...
The Father's wil
... what, then, is the need for prayers? God's will would be done, anyway!!!" That, however, is not the point. Recall that King Hezekiah was going to die earlier but for his prayer, he received an extension ...
Cheered for the Finish (Part One)
... in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." May we seek God's guidance and discernment in the cheers we receive, ensuring they lead us toward the right finish line, both in this ...
Set your mind on the things on high
... that meditation on God's words is missing from our daily lives.
Paul sets several allegories that urge us to set our minds on the ultimate goal. When an athlete is running, the mind is not set only on ...
Walking in the Path of Blessing
... His promises.
From the text above, we find three "does nots"—things we should avoid if we are to receive God's blessings. These are counsel, way, and seat—with their corresponding verbs: walk, stand, and ...