July 31, 2009 “It stands to reason, doesn’t it, that if the alive-and-present God who raised Jesus from moves into your life, he’ll do the same thing in you that he did in Jesus, bringing you alive to himself? When God lives and breathes in you (and he does, as surely as he did in [...]
Archive for July, 2009
29 Jul
July 30, 2009 “We’re all like sheep who’ve wandered off and gotten lost. We’ve done our own thing, gone our own way. And God has piled all our sins, everything we’ve done wrong, on him, on Him.” Isaiah 53:5-6 The Message What makes your life worth living …? Is it knowing that all of your [...]
28 Jul
July 28, 2009 “When God lives and breathes in you (and he does, as surely as he did in Jesus), you are delivered from that dead life. With his Spirit living in you, your body will be as alive as Christ’s!” Romans 8:11 The Message What does a God-breathed life look like …? … It [...]
27 Jul
July 28, 2009 “I’ve told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love.” John 15:11-12 The Message Who wouldn’t want this out in the open [...]
26 Jul
July 27, 2009 “Thank God because he is so good, because his love never quits … Tell the world … And you who fear God, join in, His love never quits.” Psalm. 118:1-4 The Message What does the world you live in need to hear today …? … His love never quits … and … [...]
23 Jul
July 17, 2009 “God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that.” 1 Cor. 1:9 The Message Why does your life matter today …? … Because your Son-shared life is forever marked and [...]
23 Jul
“Could it be any clearer? Our old way of life was nailed to the cross with Christ, a decisive end to that sin-miserable life—no longer at sin’s every beck and call! What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ’s sin-conquering death, we also get included in his life-saving resurrection.” Romans 6:6-7 The [...]
21 Jul
July 22, 2009 ”If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there, if you’re kicked in the gut, He’ll help you catch your breath.” Psalm 34:18 The Message How well does He know you… ? He knows you inside and out. He knows the broken places in your life… He knows the very places [...]
20 Jul
July 21, 2009 “Christ’s life showed me how, and enabled me to do it … Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ … My ego is no longer central … Christ lives in me … Galatians 2:19-20 The Message What is real about you today …? Christ lives in you. Everyone you meet, serve, love, or [...]