Following the broad sweep of history and answering the questions: What is true? What is important? What, now, shall we do?
Fear Not
Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. C.S. Lewis Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being...
Sorry. Thank you. Please.
"I am the way the truth and the life." John 14:6 Turning away from the things we know are wrong. Saying sorry. Thanking Jesus for dying for us. Putting our faith in Him. And then saying please. Please come and fill me with Your spirit.
We Are Your Flock And You Are Our Shepherd
For our Jewish brothers and sisters, September 16 was Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. On this Sabbath we share a prayer that has formed part of the Yom Kippur liturgy for thousands of years. During Yom Kippur worship...
Apparent Uncertainty
"This is my command - be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NLT Life is filled with uncertainty. But that should never keep us from making decisions based on prayer, on counsel, and on...
Times of Need
God’s promises are like strong wine stored up for a time of need: "I want you to trust me in your times of trouble, so I can rescue you and you can give me glory." Psalm 50:15 TLB
The Cross And The Crown
God calls His redeemed ones to prepare not only for service, but also for suffering: “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” Luke 9:23 These words are the Christian’s contract, sealed by the Holy Spirit....
Are You Willing?
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 16:24-25 NKJV In Jesus’...
A Question For Today
For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call and with the sound of God’s trumpet, will descend from heaven. 1 Thessalonians 4:16a NRSV What do you want to be doing the moment the shofar sounds Jesus's return? Defend The Truth. Live The Faith....
The Love Of God, Witnessed
“I’m giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you. Everyone will know that you are my disciples because of your love for each other.” Jesus, ~ 32 AD, John 13:34-35 NOG Jesus did not say that people will know that we are his...
Change Up Your Spiritual Diet
Sabbath is a time to stop and focus on the big picture of life. On the most meaningful people and things in our lives. And, most importantly, on our relationship with God. One such focus is our consumption of the Word of God. Do you consume a...
No Half Measure
As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but it you forsake Him, He will...
A Reminder
It's not about you. From the #imjustsaying series
Be
Be strong, but not rude. Be kind, but not weak. Be bold, but don't bully. Be humble, but not timid. Be confident, but not arrogant. h/t Nicky Gumbel.
Chivalry
What chivalry is not: some guy holding a door open for a woman. What chivalry is: a man of prowess and faith performing noble deeds and habitual acts of generosity and kindness. Which might include holding a door open for a woman.
Dwell, Then, On These Things
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and...
A Reflection On Character
Saturday was the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Our Saturday post was from Todd Beamer, one of heroes on Flight 93: "Are you guys ready? OK, let’s roll.” There is a particularly good article on Todd in this morning's Wall Street Journal. We encourage...
Sabbath Obedience
Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. Deutronomy 5:12-14 NLT As Believers, you and I are...
Words Heard Around The World
"Are you ready? Okay. Let's roll." Todd Beamer, ~ 10:01 AM, September 11, 2001
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