“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 … Continue reading To choose and be chosen
“Then a voice said to him, ‘“What are you doing here, Elijah?’ “He replied, ‘I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn … Continue reading ‘Go back’
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must … Continue reading Of two minds and no direction
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) … Continue reading They came to Jesus
“We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” (2 Corinthians … Continue reading ‘The deeper life’ that isn’t
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.” (1 Cor. 15:10) “That night the Lord said to him, … Continue reading The name, the photo and the reason I do this (revisited)
“When Samuel reached him, Saul said, ‘The Lord bless you! I have carried out the Lord’s instructions.’ “But Samuel said, ‘What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What … Continue reading When the truth is hiding in plain sight
“When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, ‘Do you want to get well?’” (John 5:6) “For … Continue reading ‘Do you want to get well?’
“One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. Whoever regards one day as special … Continue reading ‘Peace on earth’–about Christmas
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) “Naaman went away angry and said, ‘I thought that he would surely come out to … Continue reading ‘Poor in spirit,’ rich in possibility
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name … Continue reading Who ‘makes disciples’? (And who doesn’t?)
“But Joseph said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, … Continue reading ‘Because you say so’
