Sep 30
2015
On celebration
The discipline of celebration is especially important for people in exile.
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The Weight of Sin
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.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep” (John 21:17).
Keep ReadingKeep Your Mind and Wings Open
“When you were young, you were able to do as you liked and go wherever you wanted to; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands and others will direct you and take you where you don’t want to go.” Jesus said this to let him know what kind of death he would die to glorify God. Then Jesus told him, “Follow me” (John 21:15-19 TLB).
Keep ReadingForgiveness Enables Us To Soar
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time (John 21:17b)
Keep ReadingDisqualified
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” (John 21:17)
Keep ReadingInspired Movement
Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him (Judges 6: 34-35).
Keep ReadingBut You Have Not Listened To Me
This is what the LORD says: I brought you out of Egypt … But you have not listened to me” (Judges 6:7, 10).
Keep ReadingSep 29
2015
Take a measured response
Across the empire, the uniform posture of the Jews was to protect themselves, not to take advantage.
Sep 28
2015
A mature response to opposition
A mature response recognizes that not everyone is an enemy, but that enemies are real.
Sep 25
2015
A calling rediscovered
In exile, God’s people often rediscover their calling.
Sep 24
2015
Rapid Rise
God’s people in exile rise to power when they demonstrate faithfulness and character. But things rarely run in a straight line.
Sep 23
2015
Disturbing Justice
Throughout Scripture we’re called to hold onto both sides of God’s character: mercy and justice.
Sep 22
2015
Focus your communication
Esther refused to dilute the persuasiveness of her request.
Sep 21
2015
Gift in the limelight
Is there a gift you been waiting to apply and unleash?
Sep 18
2015
Operational atheism
Where in your life do you see operational atheism (ie. you running your plans as if there is no God)?
Sep 17
2015
Play the game
Where in your life is God calling you to step in and play the game by the rules?