Following the broad sweep of history and answering the questions: What is true? What is important? What, now, shall we do?
Fellowship /1
"All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer." Acts 2:42 NLT Fellowship, from the Greek word koinōnia, means community, joint participation, companion,...
Surrendered. Obedient. Bondservant.
Surrender leads to the Holy Spirit's indwelling. Obedience leads to the overflowing of God's blessing, mercy and grace. The only sapient response is to bind yourself to the altar as a bondservant of Jesus Christ.
You Are Terminally Ill. The Doctor Has A Cure.
Imagine you were a doctor, and you ran tests on a patient and learned they had some illness. But you did not tell them because it might hurt their feelings, or make them feel sad or unhappy. You would be sued for malpractice. Particularly if you had the cure for the...
Gratitude
We love this anecdote. One day Francis of Assisi gathered his friends at a remote monastery in central Italy. When he asked them about their journeys, each brother had an exciting tale to report. One had been riding his mule across a narrow bridge that spanned a deep...
A Prayer For The Morning
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8 NIV
Not Our Mission
It is not our mission to make truth triumph, but only to testify for it. It's God's part, through the Holy Spirit, to convict. “The second Lubac (Note 1) quotation, and the one I treasure even more, is this: ‘I do not have to win the world, even for Christ: I have to...
Got Biblical Zeal?
Biblical zeal is not the same as passion. Biblical zeal is rooted in something deeper than emotion. Passion will give you an opinion. Zeal will turn over the tables. h/t @carolyncmoore
If God Is For Us
If God Is For Us, Then No One Can Defeat Us. (Note 1) The Lord bless you and keep you;The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you;The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you shalom. (Note 2) Selah. Amen. Romans 8:31, TLB, ICB Numbers...
Jesus Died With Two Criminals
His death saved only one of them. The difference between the two was not socio-economic. The difference was that one had faith and the other did not. Salvation comes by grace through faith. Nothing else.
God’s Love Letter
While Allen Cook and his daughter Melissa were renovating a house in New Jersey in 2017, they found a yellowed unopened envelope that had literally fallen between the cracks. It was a love letter dated May 4, 1945, by a woman named Virginia to her husband, Rolf...
When In Doubt
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT Godly women and men know what to do when doubt creeps into their minds and hearts. They lean into...
A Godly Woman
Yesterday was Mother's Day. Our rabboni brought a message on the attributes of a godly woman. We pray that these qualities are reflected in the women you know. A godly woman prioritizes her relationship with God (Deuteronomy 6:5-7). A godly woman is known by her love...
A Mother’s Influence
Mothers are uniquely gifted and positioned to influence their children. They have a special place in God's Kingdom. Today we lift up the mothers amongst us and the mothers we have known in our lifetimes. We give thanks to our Creator for these mothers. In the Bible we...
A Moral And Spiritual Freefall
A recent Dr. Phil Show explored the issue of race and reparations. The show included a segment with Robert (Bob) Woodson. Mr Woodson is a highly respected civil rights activist and founder and CEO Emeritus of The Woodson Center. He delivered up some common sense and...
If Not Now, When?
Every generation should live as though Jesus was returning in their lifetime. “Now is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It won’t last forever. We must take it or leave it.” C.S. Lewis It will be decidedly too late when...
On The Word Of God
A high view of Scripture (sola Scriptura) involves not just quoting the Bible when it’s convenient, but submitting to it when it’s not. @mattsemthrust
Burning Bridges
…. add to your faith virtue. 2 Peter 1:5 NKJV (Note 1) To add means that we must get into the habit of actually doing something. To take the initiative is to make a beginning. To instruct yourself in the way you must go. We cannot do what God does. And God will not do...
The Majesty Of God
What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The greatness of God rouses fear within us, but His goodness encourages us not to be afraid of Him. To fear and not be afraid - that is the paradox of faith. The history of mankind...
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