6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast. I am often amazed at the lack of care, stewardship if you will, that some people have for their property. I am also amazed atContinue reading “14Sep2008 Heb 3:6”
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13Sep2008 Heb 2:15
15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Fearing death places you in slavery to that fear. It paralyzes you, keeping you from living a full and rich life in Christ. But what do I do if I am afraid to die? Well, first I needContinue reading “13Sep2008 Heb 2:15”
12Sep2008 Heb 2:1
1 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. It takes active effort to stay on course in the Christian life. My father loved to sail. I think if he could have lived on a sailboat he would have, and he did for shortContinue reading “12Sep2008 Heb 2:1”
11Sep2008 Heb 1:14
14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Some people place angels much higher in value than God does. For God, angels are simply an agent of His will, a tool He uses to accomplish His purpose in our lives. People don’t turn into angels when they die.Continue reading “11Sep2008 Heb 1:14”
10Sep2008 Heb 1:10-12
10 He also says, “In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will beContinue reading “10Sep2008 Heb 1:10-12”
9Sep2008 Philemon 18
18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. Have you ever assumed someone else’s debt, paid their bill? If you have, you know it can be a very freeing and liberating experience. It might be something as small as paying for their meal at a restaurant withoutContinue reading “9Sep2008 Philemon 18”
8Sep2008 Philemon 17
17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. Have you ever been welcomed warmly because someone else opened the door for your reception? Someone else, whose reputation and character made them welcome to that group, opened the way for you to be welcomed by that same group. ThatContinue reading “8Sep2008 Philemon 17”
7Sep2008 Philemon 13
13 I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel. So often we concentrate on the liberating aspects of the Gospel. We are freed from sin and the consequences of that sin when we become Christians. WeContinue reading “7Sep2008 Philemon 13”
6Sep2008 Tit 3:9
9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. How easy it is to get caught up in fruitless discussions about non-essential issues. The best advice that could ever be given is given here in this verse. Avoid them, don’t even stand around them,Continue reading “6Sep2008 Tit 3:9”
5Sep2008 Tit 3:5
5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, Our new grandson does not like getting a bath. He uses the opportunity to exercise his lungs! Our kids can’t figure out what theContinue reading “5Sep2008 Tit 3:5”
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