They came to Jesus
“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
Tag: spiritual formation
‘The deeper life’ that isn’t
“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
Faith or something like it
“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 Faith or something like it
Christmas 2020–through the eyes of Simeon
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been … Continue reading Christmas 2020–through the eyes of Simeon
When the truth is hiding in plain sight
“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
‘Because you say so’
“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’
The light in the darkness and the light that dispels it
“Some of the Pharisees said, ‘This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.’ “But others asked, ‘How can a sinner perform such signs?’ So they were … Continue reading The light in the darkness and the light that dispels it
‘Parts is parts,’ ‘it is what it is,’ and other convenient myths
“Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, … Continue reading ‘Parts is parts,’ ‘it is what it is,’ and other convenient myths
More than a feeling–much more
“You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3) “See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights … Continue reading More than a feeling–much more
You can get there from here: Turning the darkness into light (Part 3)
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37) “He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and … Continue reading You can get there from here: Turning the darkness into light (Part 3)
Turning the darkness into light (Part 2)
“Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, ‘Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.’ “But Naaman went away angry … Continue reading Turning the darkness into light (Part 2)
Turning the darkness into light
“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” (Romans 1:21) “I … Continue reading Turning the darkness into light
