A Nurturing Spiritual Ecosystem Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. – Ephesians 4:11-12 1 Corinthians 12:24-27 So God has putContinue reading “A Nurturing Spiritual Ecosystem”
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The Extra Thing ∙∙
The Extra Thing ∙∙ He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. – Luke 6:3 Luke 6:31-36 Do to others as you would like them to do to you. If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! And if youContinue reading “The Extra Thing ∙∙”
Freedom From Care ∙∙∙
Freedom From Care ∙∙∙ My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! – Luke 10:41 Matthew 6:25-34 For this reason, I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink, nor for your body, as to what you willContinue reading “Freedom From Care ∙∙∙”
The Book of Life
The Book of Life Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. – Ephesians 4:30 John 3:3 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. A Case of Mistaken Death Judy Cashner now proudly wearsContinue reading “The Book of Life”
The Everywhere-Nowhere Future ∙∙
The Everywhere-Nowhere Future ∙∙ Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth, and no one will even think about the old ones anymore. – Isaiah 65:17 2 Peter 3:12-13 Looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elementsContinue reading “The Everywhere-Nowhere Future ∙∙”
Out of the Mouth of Babes and Infants
Out of the Mouth of Babes and Infants Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. – Psalms 8:2 (ESV)You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. – PsalmsContinue reading “Out of the Mouth of Babes and Infants”
Why Do Churches Have Secondhand Pianos? ∙∙
Why Do Churches Have Secondhand Pianos? ∙∙ Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you say, “How have we robbed You?” – Malachi 3:8 Malachi 1:11-14 “But my name is honored by people of other nations from morning till night. Around the world, they offer sweet incense and pure offerings inContinue reading “Why Do Churches Have Secondhand Pianos? ∙∙”
Pure and Undefiled Religion ∙∙-
Pure and Undefiled Religion ∙∙ Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. – James 1:27 Isaiah 1:17-18 Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for theContinue reading “Pure and Undefiled Religion ∙∙-“
Why Yearn for God? ∙
Why Yearn for God? ∙ We love Him because He first loved us. – 1 John 4:19 (KJV) Psalms 19:7-10 The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commandsContinue reading “Why Yearn for God? ∙”
God Does Not Have Grandchildren ∙∙∙
God Does Not Have Grandchildren ∙∙∙ Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. – Ephesians 6:4 Deuteronomy 6:5-7 You must love the LORD your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and allContinue reading “God Does Not Have Grandchildren ∙∙∙”
