Living by Jesus’ values brings clarity to us and others

(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…

From Failure to Fruitfulness 1: Jeremiah at the Potter’s House

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.

HOW ‘THE FLESH’ FIGHTS THE SPIRIT

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…

The big change for us

2015-21.5 FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 – 1 Peter 1:3 Held secure: God wants a hand-in-hand ongoing relationship with us. It’s that simple. 1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus…