As a Christian we have principles and standards that are found in scripture. These are strong statement that the Lord gave… not ones that can be misunderstood or changed. Do you know, or only think you do, what they are? Can you substantiate what are the Christian’s principles and standards with scripture? And then, do […]
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Did that sound disrespectful? It wasn’t meant to be! Righteousness tends to be one of those ‘major, big concepts’ that many people choose to ignore rather than to understand. There was a wonderful exchange that occurred when Jesus willingly took on the sins of the whole world. “He made Christ who knew no sin to
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Have you ever considered that… You are a gift? I believe you are. Read again what Paul talks about in Ephesians 4:15-16. NASB “…but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together
What does that even mean? Do you have any understanding? OK… admittedly, this is undoubtedly an individual definition, but the concept – Practicing Christian – do you have your definition? Let me provide mine so you have a context. Being a Christian is meant to permeate all of who we are, everything and everyone we
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Do you have many you’s? Not unusual… many people do. However, it will entail a bit of a juggling act and knowing which you to present to which ‘group’ when you are with the world. Quite honestly…….. is it worth it? And what do you gain when you do this? Isn’t it tiring? I really
Have you ever asked yourself if you’ve done anything to ‘validate’ your birth and potential? I will always argue that I believe we all are born with potential. Do you believe this? The next question is – do you know what your potential is related to? Are you fulfilling it? One of the first pieces
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Is the same passion,the same zeal that marked you when you were saved still expressed in who you are and what you do? If the passion isn’t still marking your life…what is? And what happened to that passion??? Do you miss it? (Not a silly question.) Passion is really a necessary ‘ingredient’ in how we
“For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; not as a result of
Nor is it ‘easy’. And accepting Jesus isn’t a free ride nor does it exempt us from problems. Jesus tells us in John 16:33, MSG: “I’ve told you all this so that trusting Me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take
What do you do when, despite all your good actions, you aren’t met with success? Pout? Complain? Give up? Whine? What is it you typically do? And if your response to those reactions is ineffective … Then what? One reality we should always remember is that we may not always be successful in what we
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
