Personally, I’ve always loved these verses in Ephesians 6 (10-17). I always feel more empowered, enabled, equipped when I think on these verses. And what’s asked of me to be in this empowered/enabled/equipped position is all to my benefit – armor for protection and stand for action. “In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw […]
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Do you realize that the Lord’s Grace is the time we’re living in? For the Gentiles, this is our time, and it is a time of Grace. Even in the midst of all the foolishness and divisiveness surrounding us, which only scratches the surface on what’s happening in the world… You may not feel you
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Disclaimer: read the following as an introduction. It is impossible to fully consider fear and love in a simple blog post, but I can suggest this as a teaser study for you and a promise that if you engage in it, it will profoundly affect you and everything you know and are. I do not
Bottom line: sin is sin. Makes no difference if we choose to acknowledge (fill in the blank) as sin, if the Word says it is – then it is. The Authority? God. How do we know? Because God made it known to us in His Word. We know. One very clear ‘proof’ is when we
I am fond of quoting (and applying) 1 John 1:9, AMP. (But also remember Matthew 6:14-15) “If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything
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Do you know the definition? Do you know what it means? More important… do you know how it applies to you? Webster’s definition says: “not possible to revoke”. Well, that’s not helpful, is it? Synonyms: irreplaceable, irrecoverable, irredeemable, irreversible… this I interpret to mean a done deal, can’t and won’t be undone. Thankfully, scripture gives
Happen to you? Of course. It really is immaterial how you got to ‘wrong’… you did! So did the world stop? No.? Was it catastrophic? How did it affect and/or change you? others? What did you DO about being ‘wrong’? We can gain some comfort and perspective when we read Proverbs. There is a wealth
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I believe I’ve finally developed a definition that is simple, accurate, and easily understood concerning… Disobedient: anytime we act (including speak) contrary to what we KNOW the Lord wants us to do, say. I think that there really isn’t unthinking disobedience. And yet, we may not be aware of the fallout and ramifications from our
The Lord’s ear is always open to hear and listen for our voice (1Peter 3:12). He wants us to share our hearts and our lives with Him. Do you take the time to talk with Him? What do you want from Him? And if you say – nothing… how can He share with you? He
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Dos and Don’ts are not options when the source and authority is the Lord and His Word. We aren’t even asked to ‘like’ the do/don’t. They are … are’s. And if you noticed, they are also rather blatant – you really can’t say you don’t understand. They say what they say. Granted, you may not
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
