November 30, 2012 “That’s what baptism into the life of Jesus means. When we are lowered into the water, it is like the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it is like the resurrection of Jesus. Each of us is raised into a light-filled world by our Father so … Continue reading It only takes a moment …
November 29, 2012 “Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at it! All this comes from the God who settled the relationships between us and him, and then called us … Continue reading It only takes a moment …
November 28, 2012 “Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after … Continue reading A way of life …
November 27, 2012 “Pay close attention now: I’m creating new heavens and a new earth. All the earlier troubles, chaos, and pain are things of the past, to be forgotten. Look ahead with joy. Anticipate what I’m creating: I’ll create Jerusalem as sheer joy, take delight in my people. No more sounds of anguish; No … Continue reading Birthing something new …
November 26, 2012 “But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.” Psalm 3:3 New American Standard Look up … The Lord is your shield as you walk into this day. There will be adversaries .. maybe enemies .. or just those forces that whisper that … Continue reading Look up …
November 23, 2012 ” For this is the secret: Christ lives in you, and this is your assurance that you will share in his glory.” Colossians 1:27 It was hidden for so long that most people really didn’t think that God had room for their lives. He stepped out into the open so that you … Continue reading A Secret Worth Living For…
November 22, 2012 “God, mark us with grace and blessing! Smile! The whole country will see how you work, all the godless nations see how you save. God! Let all people thank and enjoy you. Let all people thank and enjoy you. Let all far-flung people become happy and shout their happiness because You judge … Continue reading Thanks-living
November 21, 2012 “God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. His name was Joseph, and the virgin’s name was Mary. … Gabriel greeted her:”Good morning! You’re beautiful with God’s beauty. Beautiful inside and out! God be with you.” … Continue reading The Most Insane Idea …
November 20, 2012 “It so happened that as Zachariah was carrying out his priestly duties before God … Unannounced, an angel of God appeared … Zachariah was paralyzed with fear. … “Don’t fear Zachariah, your prayer has been heard. Elizabeth, your wife, will bear a son to you.” Luke 1:8-15 The Message His job description … Continue reading The Gospel Scandal: Unannounced
November 19, 2012 “.. they were childless because Elizabeth could never conceive, and now they were quite old. .. It wasn’t long before Elizabeth, conceived. She went off by herself for five months, relishing her pregnancy.” Luke 1: 5-7, 23-25 The Message It wasn’t supposed to happen. She was too old. She was past her … Continue reading The Gospel scandal ..
