Romans 14:8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Vegan, Keto, Paleo, Organic, Vegetarian, Lactose Intolerant, Glutten Free, Bacon! We read and hear so much today about diets, not just the kind used toContinue reading “Diet! – Romans 14:8”
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Authorities – Romans 13:1
Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Government protests. Riots. “Insurrection.” Treason. Conspiracy to commit. Illegal use of power. Corruption probe. Inditement. Conviction. There have been so many headlines in the newsContinue reading “Authorities – Romans 13:1”
Pigeonholed – Romans 12:6-8
Romans 12:6-8 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; ifContinue reading “Pigeonholed – Romans 12:6-8”
Defeated – Romans 11:3
Romans 11:3 “Lord, they have killed our prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me”? It can sometimes feel lonely in a hostile world. It can feel as if you are the only one, or at least one of the few who are standingContinue reading “Defeated – Romans 11:3”
Who’s In Charge Here – Romans 10:8
Romans 10:8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: Many people have lost faith in the political system here in the United States. They see the abuses of power and the lack of accountability,Continue reading “Who’s In Charge Here – Romans 10:8”
Mercy in Strange Clothes – Romans 9:17
Romans 9:17 For the Scriptures says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” I love fireworks. They are beautiful to watch and the bang is worth the effort. But I don’t love goingContinue reading “Mercy in Strange Clothes – Romans 9:17”
Mind Set – Romans 8:5
Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The way we see the world has a great impact on our journey through it. If we see theContinue reading “Mind Set – Romans 8:5”
Death! – Romans 7:4
Romans 7:4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. As I get older, as all of us do, I have noticed with everContinue reading “Death! – Romans 7:4”
Choose! – Romans 6:22
Romans 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. Life is about choices and change. The old saying that change is the one constant in life has a ring of truth. But thereContinue reading “Choose! – Romans 6:22”
Suffering Comes Knocking – Romans 5:3-4
Romans 5:3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. One of the goals of all modern societies is to reduce suffering. We don’t have to walk miles down to the stream to gather water. We simply turn the faucet. WeContinue reading “Suffering Comes Knocking – Romans 5:3-4”
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