Dec 31
2018
Responding to projection
What do you do when people project their Messianic desires on you?
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Who 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 ReadingDec 28
2018
For your soul
Forfeiting the soul doesn’t usually happen in a moment.
Dec 27
2018
Before Direction
Some days, I want the Lord to tell me the direction he wants me to take so that I can decide whether to submit to him or not. This is not his way.
Dec 26
2018
On the verge of a new year
Paul pursues Jesus with all his energy: “straining” and “pressing on.” As he does so, his past has less and less influence on him. Christ comes to rule and reign in his heart.
Dec 25
2018
A Reading from Luke 2
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Dec 24
2018
Paying Attention on Christmas Eve
The experience of redemption isn’t complete for us until we’ve responded to Jesus with gratitude.
Dec 21
2018
The Inclusive Kingdom
No one is excluded because of their ethnic background or the place of their birth. We all have an opportunity to be part of Jesus’ kingdom and to thrive under his reign.
Dec 20
2018
Of Dual Origins
A God bigger than our imagination or comprehension will always be shrouded in mystery. He offers us a mystery; he offers us himself.
Dec 19
2018
The King For God
As we approach Christmas, let’s remember that the baby whose birth we celebrate on this holiday became the King over all. And this gives us cause for great rejoicing.
Dec 18
2018
Why Bethlehem?
We aren’t told why God chose this particular place, this particular community. And this is a common experience for us.