September 19, 2016 “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule … You’re blessed when you get your inside world — your mind and heart –put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.” Matthew 5:3,8 The Message Jesus … Continue reading A few minutes on a hillside …
September 7, 2016 “”Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed Him.” Mark 1:17-18 NIV “Follow me” … Jesus defines what life is going to look like … following him. That means letting go of any and everything that keeps you from … Continue reading The way is wide open … for you
July 19, 2016 “In conclusion, my brothers, delight yourselves in the Lord! It doesn’t bore me to repeat a piece of advice like this, and if you follow it you will find it a great safeguard to your souls.” Philippians 3:1 JB Phillips There are so many voices competing for your heart. Everyday starts with … Continue reading Time-tested advice
June 28, 2016 “So, Jesus explained himself at length. “I’m telling you this straight. The Son can’t independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing. What the Father does, the Son does. The Father loves the Son and includes him in everything he is doing.” john 5:19-20 Message That was the way … Continue reading Then .. and now
April 25, 2016 “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6 NASB Jesus made sure his disciples knew what His life meant. It would define their lives. It would be direct their lives. And it would determine what kind of life they … Continue reading Defined by light …
April 1, 2016 “I’ll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I’ll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a heart that’s God-willed, not self-willed. I’ll put my Spirit in you and make it possible for you to do what I tell you and live by my … Continue reading Stories about stones …
February 22, 2016 “Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 MSG A follower of Jesus is known as being forgiven. It changes your life .. sometimes slowly .. but forever. Followers of Jesus are a forgiven community of who regularly remind each other of this incredible truth. You are not … Continue reading Forgiven forged …
November 27. 2104 “Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets afresh start, is created new. The old life is gone, a new life burgeons.” 2Cor. 5:17 The Message Paul spent much of his life and ministry having to defend himself. He believed in Grace as the … Continue reading He Always Meant New …
“… set apart for the gospel.” Romans 1:1 New American Standard That’s your life as a follower of Jesus. It defines you and everything you do. The awkward moments are when you realize that you are spending your time .. energy .. and possessions in a direction that don’t point towards The Lord. They can … Continue reading
May 7, 2014 “If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you. I will talk to the Father, and he’ll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you.” John 14:15 The Message His final words were intense. They were words of sharp clarity and great comfort. Our … Continue reading Love and dirty feet ..
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