The Lord alone opens hearts ∙ Lydia from Thyatira, a merchant of expensive purple cloth, who worshiped God. As she listened to us, the Lord opened her heart, and she accepted what Paul was saying. – Acts 16:14 Luke 24:27-45 27 Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explainingContinue reading “The Lord alone opens hearts ∙”
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The dark side ∙∙
The dark side ∙∙ For He rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son. – Colossians 1:13 Act 26:18 Open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sinsContinue reading “The dark side ∙∙”
The plain answer ∙∙
The plain answer ∙∙ I and the Father are one. – John 10:30 John 10:33 You, being a man, make Yourself out to be God. The Lord Jesus Christ often made statements that were difficult to take in and accept. But that is precisely the point. The Lord Jesus Christ does not provide comfortable, safeContinue reading “The plain answer ∙∙”
Character-driven prayer ∙
Character-driven prayer ∙ Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. – Ecclesiastes 5:2 Matthew 6:8-10 8 Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! 9 Pray likeContinue reading “Character-driven prayer ∙”
Spiritual formation ∙∙
Spiritual formation ∙∙ Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment. – 1 Peter 2:2 Ephesians 4:15 We are to grow up in every way into Christ, who is the head. 2 Peter 1:3-8 3 By his divineContinue reading “Spiritual formation ∙∙”