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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RSVP
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”
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)”
What is God’s Will for Me In This? (Romans 12:1-2)
How many times have you wondered what the will of God was? All believers want to please the LORD (perhaps in varying degrees based on spiritual maturity), but so many struggle with what is the will of the LORD? With numerous teachings from intelligent and experienced people, opinions offered by friends and family, and soContinue reading “What is God’s Will for Me In This? (Romans 12:1-2)”
Those who Have Ears to Hear (Romans 10)
Have you ever felt frustrated because you have been misunderstood and your attempts to reach someone have not been received despite the copious expressions through spoken word, written text, and actions? I have. Sometimes, I think that if I could just communicate an idea differently, my friend, family member, or acquaintance would understand and thenContinue reading “Those who Have Ears to Hear (Romans 10)”
Humility in God’s Election (Romans 9)
It seems as though much of the world is in distress due to conflicts between and within nations, governments, social frameworks, faith groups, and families. There are many converging issues while approaching a dimly seen pinnacle from a human temporal perspective. Dissatisfaction is rampant because so many people’s reasonable expectations are confronted by opposing strategies, policies,Continue reading “Humility in God’s Election (Romans 9)”
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”
Dress Code in Effect
Why do we feel that everything is negotiable? When invited to a wedding, is the invited permitted to determine the date, time, venue, and nuptial garments? Certainly, those invited have a choice to determine whether they will attend, they make preparations to journey to the ceremonial site, and they make the effort to get there. ButContinue reading “Dress Code in Effect”
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”
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”
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