Nov 30
2018
Inevitable Christmas
Christmas comes every year. In a way, Christmas feels inevitable. As we spiral out and look at history, that feeling persists.
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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 ReadingNov 29
2018
Who is the Lord talking to?
This is a great way to let your curiosity guide you into the biblical text and to create space for the Lord to speak to you in your study of the Bible.
Nov 28
2018
The Lord Stays Engaged
It’s important to pay close attention to the Lord’s engagement in this story. He seeks out the main characters. He listens to them. He responds to them. He stays, well, engaged.
Nov 26
2018
The Tragic Voice
Listening carefully to and believing fully in the words of God protects us and, graciously, restores us. But doubt, confusion, and distrust stand daily at our elbows.
Nov 21
2018
Be Thankful For What You Have
We may not have all the resources we might want
Nov 20
2018
Grace in Every Act
We desperately need God’s grace
Nov 16
2018
Can't Buy Me Joy
We would expect to feel something positive when we’re in the sweet spot of our destiny, even if it isn’t always easy. Perhaps that’s part of the reason God wants us to do good works.
Nov 15
2018
Faith vs Self
Paul wants to protect us from the temptation to take credit for our salvation.
Nov 12
2018
What does grace mean?
God gives us something we don’t deserve, haven’t earned, and desperately need.
Nov 9
2018
Our "Amen"
Saying “Amen” to God’s promises expresses faith. We communicate that we believe Jesus, that what he says about God is actually true of God.