Being invited to celebrate a feast with those who share a common love for the host should be an exciting and joyous experience. Consternation can arise when the invitee has (1) unresolved feelings between competing loyalties or (2) concerns about their capacity constraints. The host sets the terms (such as the venue, date, format, andContinue reading “RSVP”
Category Archives: Identity
What is Your Goal? Philippians 3 (22 min)
In my last post, I asked: Do you understand who Jesus Christ is from Father God’s view? The Father’s revelation of Christ is within God’s Word. It is important not to have someone else’s interpretation of who He is! What does God expect you to do with His Christ beyond believing in His message? PaulContinue reading “What is Your Goal? Philippians 3 (22 min)”
Who Is Christ? Philippians 2 (30 min)
In my last post, I asked: who is your God, and where are you on your walk of sanctification? Since the entire letter is focused on overcoming victoriously through the joy available in the LORD, this is an important question. If you are a believer who is agonizing over consuming anxiety, while there can beContinue reading “Who Is Christ? Philippians 2 (30 min)”
Where Are You? Philippians 1
Recently, I had the opportunity to address a group of believers about their appetite concerning Christ. And, of course, as you study God’s word (whether to present it to others or for your personal growth), He is faithful to refine you. And now, I am sharing the impact this study had on me. Regardless ofContinue reading “Where Are You? Philippians 1”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 3
How often have people told you not to be concerned with your sin, or perhaps provided comfort by reminding you that a particular desire, behaviour, attitude or reaction is completely natural? Jesus came to deliver us from the penalty of sin. He also came to set us free from slavery to sin. So, what weContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 3”
No Condemnation or Separation – Romans 8, Part 2
My Father started me on a voyage with siblings through various terrains that I was never to make my home. I was naive when I started. I was just so excited to be here; travelling; learning; and with so much to do! For a time, I forgot who He was and why I was even here! At first,Continue reading “No Condemnation or Separation – Romans 8, Part 2”
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”
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”
Out of the World!
Have you ever met a know-it-all? Interestingly enough, usually, this sort does not know that they do not know. Unfortunately, during my youth, I did whatever pleased me. Although the LORD surrounded me with people who tried to warn me of the world’s dangers, I remember thinking its traps could not catch me because IContinue reading “Out of the World!”
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