Mar 31
2016
Performance v Relationship
Our place in God’s family is secured because of our relationships, not because of our performance.
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He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers (Psalm 1:3).
Keep ReadingStreams of Life
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers (Psalm 1:2-3).
Keep ReadingUmbrella of Blessing
Blessed is the one…whose delight is in the law of the Lord…That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season…whatever they do prospers (Psalm 1:1-3).
Keep ReadingWho Do You Think You Are?
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God (Acts 19:8).
Keep ReadingBoldly and Confidently
And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus. This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks (Acts 19:8-10).
Keep ReadingSame Authority, Different Venue
But some of them [listening to Paul] became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. Acts 19:9
Keep ReadingWarning! And Wonderful!
Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding (Acts 19:13-16).
Keep ReadingMar 30
2016
Unjustified anger
Feeling anger in the face of injustice or evil is a totally appropriate response. Even Jesus felt anger. But our anger isn’t always justified.
Mar 29
2016
Beneath the obedience
They stuff their frustration and pocket their pain so that everyone around them can focus on the crisis. But this comes at a great cost to their souls.
Mar 28
2016
The Pathway to Self-Righteousness
There’s a story behind every self-righteous person’s arrogance.
Mar 25
2016
Dead and Alive again
Jesus the son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.
Mar 24
2016
Rehearsing your speech
The younger son comes up with a plan for how he can influence his reception when he arrives back at his father’s house.
Mar 23
2016
Come to your senses
Caught up in our own sin or our own busyness or drama, we need something to jar us out of our pattern of behavior.
Mar 22
2016
The Descent into Darkness
If you’ve ever watched VH-1’s “Behind the Music” you know where this story is going.
Mar 21
2016
Straining at the Leash
What do you think are the consequences of ignoring the ways our worst nature strains at its leash?
Mar 18
2016
Attracting a crowd
Jesus continues to attract people to himself for different reasons.