Spiritual Recycling Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him? – James 2:5 1 Corinthians 1:25-28 This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest ofContinue reading “Spiritual Recycling”
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The Worst Deal of the Century
The Worst Deal of the Century Luke 14:28: But don’t begin until you count the cost. Who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Deuteronomy 28:1-2 If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands thatContinue reading “The Worst Deal of the Century”
Healing Hurts ∙∙∙
Healing Hurts ∙∙∙ Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. – Colossians 3:13 Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slanderous talk, and all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgivingContinue reading “Healing Hurts ∙∙∙”
Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience
Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. – Hebrews 5:8 Acts 5:1-4 But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was theContinue reading “Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience”
Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition
Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition He came to his own people, and they rejected him. – John 1:11 Romans 10:1-3 Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirectedContinue reading “Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition”