(The Bible reference links are repeated at the end as a Bible study.) John 1:9 Amplified Bible There it was, the true light was then coming into the world, the genuine, perfect, steadfast light that illuminates every person. IF you are like me, you start the New Year with a resolve to read the Bible…
Jesus’ challenge – John 14:15-16 “If you love Me you will obey My commands and I will ask the Father, and He will give you another to be your Advocate, who will be with you for ever – the Spirit of Truth.” We live in an age that puts a high value on consensus,…
Evangelism made a bit less complicated This is one of the ‘frequently asked questions’ I hear about living the Jesus life. “I want to share my faith with others – but I don’t know how to do it.” Everyone is looking for a winning method to win people to Christ. I have worked with evangelists,…
Jeremiah watches a potter start again when the clay becomes marred, and the Holy Spirit relates this ordinary scene to an insight about a life situation for Jeremiah and his people. It speaks to an everyday human problem. Are we willing to be shaped by the Creator? God uses this as His enduring word to remind us today about His character and sovereignty in our lives.
BLUE RUN POST John 4:20 [The Samaritan woman said:] Our fathers worshipped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people OUGHT to worship. WE talk about ‘a friendly church’ as if that were an unusual but desirable quality. What nonsense… except that it IS a bit unusual. Most churches…
How values make us or break us as disciples John 15:15 (The Message) I’m no longer calling you servants because servants don’t understand what their master is thinking and planning. No, I’ve named you friends because I’ve let you in on everything I’ve heard from the Father. Where would Jesus be? I asked a congregation on…
The Ten Commandments, symbolic of the covenant with Moses, are literally built into the Texas State Capitol, making a statement about the partnership between God’s purposes and ours. Mal. 2: 2-6 Why there’s always a way back to God THE idea of covenant is frequently talked about in the Bible but it isn’t a term…
Use these four insights to beat the flesh at its own game The ‘glass half-empty’ is a common response of the flesh that blocks the perspective of the Spirit. Romans 8:3-5 NIV For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in…
How Jesus makes us a new person – yes, new! Search and rescue helicopter: We are rescued and lifted up by Jesus – and find His perspective is different. Romans 10:9 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will…
2015-22.13 Blue Run post Go further on Red Run. Coaching perspective on Black Run. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 – John 20:19-22 Growing: A characteristic of Christians is that we are intentional about growing, spiritually. Receiving and growing in the Holy Spirit Pentecost THIS past Sunday was celebrated by millions of Christians (actually about two billion) in every tradition…
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