The unity that the Lord desires is not about agreeing on everything. Our Lord created diversity, and the Church is where unity thrives in God-created and God-appointed diversity. The unity among believers is based on being different parts of Christ’s body with differing functions, gifts and abilities. We must be aware of the presence of the Head, Christ JesusContinue reading “The Foundation and Purpose of Unity in Christ”
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Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:12-24
In 1 John 2:12-24, the Apostle John progressed in his teaching on the assurance of the believer by instructing believers to reject all that would detract from a growing faith in Christ and to apply the truth to all aspects of life. So, how do you know you are growing in your faith? What thingsContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:12-24”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:1-11
How many people say they “know” you? I’ve frequently heard people say they know another person, but based on their descriptions and actions, I doubted their level of intimacy with them. Knowing someone implies a form of relationship, and a relationship impacts those involved. Some assume they know someone based on facts they have obtained,Continue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:1-11”
A Renewing Mind Does … (Romans 12:3-21)
Following Christ is the most unnatural thing without the indwelling Holy Spirit’s application of the Word of God! Suppose I don’t think too deeply about how I am to live and merely concentrate on the benefits of being a Christian. In that case, I can see how many aspiring followers in the last few decadesContinue reading “A Renewing Mind Does … (Romans 12:3-21)”
Seed Plot, The Preeminent in Our Place
Could it be true? What if a single human representative could successfully champion the human race? Could one man be the title-holder, the defender, the victor, the reigning champion who can never be defeated despite being fully human? Well, if one human’s actions could sentence the species, why couldn’t one redeem it? Seems logical, doesn’tContinue reading “Seed Plot, The Preeminent in Our Place”
The Just
For God to be good and have a relationship with us based on mutual love, He had to give humanity a choice. So, God created our species in His Image, made us perfect (knowing only good), and provided everything needed to succeed including perfect direction (and what to avoid). Then He gave us liberty; theContinue reading “The Just”
Freedom in Surrendering Accurate Accusations
Do people judge each other because of unforgiveness, ignorance, lovelessness, or entitlement? Are there several causes? Hmmm. I recently was challenged with dealing with heresy while submitting myself to the Holy Spirit’s training. It was a heart struggle in my nature! I admit I have difficulty wanting to sit in a church where the preachingContinue reading “Freedom in Surrendering Accurate Accusations”
Two Kingdoms, Two Women, One War
Spiritual warfare comes to every believer regardless of how we react; it is unavoidable. With believers dedicating so much effort to walking in love and living quiet, peaceable lives, some might wonder why battles find them. It seems to me that as long as we are living in this body, battles will come looking for usContinue reading “Two Kingdoms, Two Women, One War”
Relationship Test
Have you ever experienced a period in your life with competing objectives that occupied far too much mental real estate? Admittedly, over the past few weeks, I have allowed distractions to crowd my mind and deprive me of the refreshing joy and peace found in my relationship with the LORD. People in all walks ofContinue reading “Relationship Test”
Born to Run Against Horses
Do you believe God is who He says He is? How can you be assured of your eternity with Him without believing what He has said about Himself and you? When we try to explain God’s ways through human reason, we often are confronted by Scriptures that seem contradictory or are opposed to common sense;Continue reading “Born to Run Against Horses”
DesiringFruitfulness 