I am quick to take this passage as my being a partner with God in fixing his world. The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is […] The awful truth 2 comments
A commitment to God’s purposes brings its challenges. Consider Jesus, The Lord called me before my birth; from within the womb he called me by […] God’s Purposes
Extravagant worship exposes hearts! Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume … and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with […] Heart Exposed
People sometimes set Love and God’s word against one another. The Pharisees brought a woman … They put her in front of the crowd. “Teacher,” […] Love and faithfulness meet
How do I follow Jesus in a divided Christian world. Jesus also went, though secretly. John 7v10 Jesus wanted to hear each sides thoughts and […] Speaking into division
Do I want the results Christian’s value or the fruit of what God is choosing to produce through me? The Spirit alone gives eternal life. […] God’s Fruit 2 comments
There are many who desire more of Jesus, but why? Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I […] Why do I want Jesus? 1 comment
I can get ahead of God’s leading. John the Baptist did not jump to conclusions. Consider what he knew about his cousin Jesus. When their […] Wait for it!
When I get ahead of Jesus, it can be a challenge to get back with him. That evening Jesus’ disciples went down to the shore […] Getting ahead of Jesus
We have a need for testimony to back up what we say. For example, many people invoke the testimony of “Everyone” to give weight to […] Testimony
Can I be flexible enough to stop and see what God is doing so I can go with him? Jesus replied, “My Father is always […] Blocks and Opportunities
The troubles of others speak of my powerlessness and of my hesitancy to pay the price of involvement. I am tempted to stand on the […]
Jesus’ future disciples asked, “Where are you staying (meno in Greek)?” By the end of his ministry that question is given a new dimension of […] Come and see
Jesus saw through Nicodemus and gave him three subtle nudges. … yet you won’t believe our testimony. But if you don’t believe me when I […] Jesus’ three nudges
Where movie stars go, people gather around them. Such is glory in our day. What attracts us? Around whom would we gather? The Word became […] Glory