1 Timothy 1:18-19 18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith. ItContinue reading “Sidetracked – 1 Timothy 1:18-19”
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Pain – John 21:17
John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Have you ever sat through a really awkward moment between twoContinue reading “Pain – John 21:17”
Inventor VS Customer – John 10:36
John 10:36 What about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why do you accuse me of blasphemy because I say, ‘I am God’s Son’? In past generations there was a catch phrase that captured the thinking of advertisers and retail establishments. “The Customer is alwaysContinue reading “Inventor VS Customer – John 10:36”
Divisions! – John 7:43
John 7:43 Thus the people were divided because of Jesus. We sometimes think that our current divisions are unique or much worse than they were in the past. We too often have a limited view of history, choosing to forget or are unaware of the turmoil of the past generations. We want so desperately toContinue reading “Divisions! – John 7:43”
Wishing Ill Will – Psalm 70:2-3
Psalm 70:2-3 May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame. Is it alright to wish ill toward our enemies? We hear a lotContinue reading “Wishing Ill Will – Psalm 70:2-3”
Seen Faith – Mark 2:5
Mark 2:5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Sometimes I get lost in conversations. This is especially true when someone brings me into the conversation part way through. I don’t know the topic, I don’t know who is being talked about, and I have noContinue reading “Seen Faith – Mark 2:5”
Anointing
1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him. One of the marks of aContinue reading “Anointing”
Obsolete and Outdated
Hebrews 8:13 By calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear. For some people the Old Testament is an embarrassment, all that killing and bloodshed. Even in the first family, one brother killed the other brother! Talk about dysfunction! They needed some seriousContinue reading “Obsolete and Outdated”
Poked in the Eye – Matthew 5:20
Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Have you ever met someone who purposely stirs up controversy. Maybe they do it just to see what will happen. Maybe they do it forContinue reading “Poked in the Eye – Matthew 5:20”
The Thread – Jesus is THE Answer
Despite human sinfulness, people trusted in the LORD, and the LORD remained faithful to those who trusted Him. Our faith is an objective faith. We put our faith in Jesus: There are many things we could trust in life. Jesus is the only One worthy of complete trust. The LORD is a communicating God: WeContinue reading “The Thread – Jesus is THE Answer”
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