If you are a Christian, you are in Christ (Romans 3:22-24). “In Christ” is used 77 times in the New Testament, 74 times by the Apostle Paul. I think Paul was intent on letting the new Christians know Who their source was. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has […]
When I first began reading the Bible after I was saved, I discovered this verse: “For God has unveiled them [all that God has planned for us, v. 9] and revealed them to us through the [Holy] Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things [diligently], even [sounding and measuring] the [profound] depths of God [the
The old saying, ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ is universally known and used. However, I would argue that just about everything is in the eye of the beholder and anything can be used as the description/definition of ‘everything’. Especially in today’s society, relativism is the norm. Anyone who espouses an ‘absolute’ is
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Sound like a facetious question? Not. A legitimate wondering. Think about it… When there is something you want to remember, what do you do? The answer is that typically people make a note in their choice of techie devices that is currently their go to. We don’t even try to remember (fill in the blank).
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The Beginning in any writing is always critical because it sets the ‘mood, flavor’ for what’s coming next – the main message. It may be a teaser, a question, a declaration, etc. but it does have to capture the reader’s attention or they may not get to the crux of what the writer wants to
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Do we do this? If it’s one of our ‘pet’ beliefs, and not necessarily a widely held one, will we push its adoption to the max? Why? If it is critical, wouldn’t it be a ‘major’ rather than a minor? Do remember we aren’t infallible and, as such, can be wrong. Our interpretation (assumption?) can
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“Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].” (Hebrews 4:16, AMP) I’m beginning
Don’t you realllllly hate it when you feel put upon? Maybe the request came from a voice attempting to make you feel guilty if you said ‘no’? Perhaps your plate is stacked to overflowing and you really don’t want to!? And there can be all sorts of reactions, but how do you handle requests when
[Disclaimer: I realize that there are countless number of books written about covenants and what they mean and how they form our relationship. This is really an introductory discussion but I believe, especially for Christians, that it is important to realize that when we become Christians, we enter into a covenant with God. Therefore, it’s
“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for Him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead,
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
