Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me, or with these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, […]
Do not equate rest and peace with sleeping at the end of the day, and do not equate the Kingdom with going to heaven when you die. As you go, announce this: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, drive out demons. You have received free of charge; give […]
All humans seem to have a few common bad habits. One is complaining. One is accusing others of evil motivations. One is being afraid of being complained about. One is being afraid of being accused by others of evil motivations. We can be free from all of these and the scores of others I didn’t name. Every event that we […]
Preserving: our reputation, our estate, our opinion, our status, our control, instead of our integrity, our King’s authority, our King’s honor, our allegiance to our King, might be indication of a conflict of kingdoms. Lead us to find our provision and protection and guidance and identities by being absolutely devoted in our love for You and our obedience […]
One day Billy Graham told Bobby Conner, “Son, I was reared on a farm, and one thing I have learned about harvest time is that it is short. Never forget: harvest time is a short time. ‘Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest?’ Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and […]
One day, Jesus had been teaching many people for hours (Mark 6:30-44). His disciples suggested that He send the people away to find food. He responded to their idea with a better idea: “You feed them!” Another day, Jesus had been teaching many people for three days (Mark 8:1-9). Jesus shared His concern with His disciples that the people were […]
How many people agape you? Most of the people who would say, “I love you,” are saying that they have what Greeks would call “eros.” It is a desire for something that brings us pleasure. Another possibility is “phileo.” That is a tribal or familial love. If I only love my troublesome little brother because he is family, that is […]
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not rely on your own understanding;think about Him in all your ways,and He will guide you on the right paths.Don’t consider yourself to be wise;fear the Lord and turn away from evil.This will be healing for your bodyand strengthening for your bones.(Proverbs 3:5-8 HCSB ©®)
That part of our brain that is designed to make us afraid is very effective when we let it be. It will help us when we see some situation suddenly become bad, like a strange noise in the car motor, or being called to the boss’s office, or a bad grade on a test, or… or… or… If we listen […]
“If you want to be perfect,” Jesus said to him, “go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” When the young man heard that command, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.(Matthew 19:21-22 HCSB ©®) The context of that quote and comment is Matthew 19:16-30. In […]