Over the past 10 years, I’ve written on ‘Journey’ 5 times, the last time in January of this year. One could suspect that I like journeys (absolutely) and/or that I enjoy contemplating journeying (indisputably). Besides, there’s so many aspects and manifestations to the word: preparation, your position (planner, passenger, etc.). Which brings up an ‘aside’… […]
When you pray… when you speak… when you act… do you do so from a foundation of faith? hope? wishful thinking? The last one really doesn’t get us very far so I would recommend deleting it from your consideration. Are there other foundations for prayer, speech, action besides faith or hope? Confidence? Love? Shouldn’t it
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Context is that these chapters are the final words Jesus gives to His disciples before He is arrested. He knows what He will be facing and is trying to instruct and encourage His disciples. He also is emphasizing what they need to know and how to act in the days ahead. Jesus’ demonstration by washing
[This post is really part 2 which began with the previous post called, “And after having done all to stand… Stand.] Do you know, realize you are in a battle… always? We were told to resist (James 4:7), to be on guard against our enemy. “Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious
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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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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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
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!
