Salvation is found when Christ’s righteousness is imputed to us by faith. With our heart, we believe in Christ and His finished work. With our bodies, specifically our mouth, we confess that Jesus is Lord. Salvation is not the result of our work to earn favor with God. For this is impossible. Instead with God […]
How do you know something is ready unless you test it? A few weeks ago I was driving down the road and one of the tires blew on the van and the rubber ended up tearing through the metal of the body and destroying the heater core. I was a few miles from home. […]
Paul could not be persuaded to turn from the mission God had given him. He was prepared to die for the name of Jesus. God had certainly given him zeal. What once was used to persecute was now being used to endure persecution. All things for the glory of God! 1) Observation-what did you […]
When we did our last sibling group adoption (13 yrs ago) it was slightly chaotic at home. I was working 2 hours away and commuted Monday – Friday and traveled out of state as needed. As the transition unfolded, it was clear that something had to change. Financially we needed to have the income but […]
Today’s verse challenges us to answer the question Do you believe? We can have our heads filled with knowledge of scripture and great stories of everything that has happened to everyone one else, but at the end of the day, when you’re by yourself, do you believe? Furthermore, is that belief followed up by action? […]
In this life there are two things we suffer for: our sins and the Name of Christ. Peter instructs us to make sure we are not suffering as a murderer, thief or evil doer, but instead as we suffer for Christ let us glorify Him. Often times we think suffering is bad and […]
When we plant, we don’t know the exact time the plant will yield fruit. Plants require weeding, watering and overall care, even before you you can see a sprout. Weeding without seeing fruit can be quite discouraging. We must keep our eyes, and thereby our minds recalling how sweet the fruit is. For in due […]
We must open to a larger portion of scripture to understand these verses. Read James 1:1-8 This passage of scripture isn’t suggesting wisdom as just one more thing to add to the prayer list. If we look closely at the context, we notice that these verses are sandwiched between encouragement and instruction for those enduring trials. […]
As I read this passage this morning I was reminded of Romans 8. Romans, by the way, is an excellent place to meditate with regard to salvation, sanctification, sin, resurrection and a score of other parts of the Christian life including walking in the Spirit. So what does it mean to walk in the Spirit? […]