Swim the last half mile ∙ Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. – Colossians 3:17 Ephesians 5:8-20 8 Live as children of light 14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,Continue reading “Swim the last half mile ∙”
Tag Archives: Forgiveness
Fanning the flame ∙
Fanning the flame ∙ This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. – 2 Timothy 1:6 Hebrews 5:8-14 8 Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. 10 And God designated him to beContinue reading “Fanning the flame ∙”
The firmware of life ∙∙
The firmware of life ∙∙ If you eat its fruit [tree of the knowledge of good and evil], you are sure to die. – Genesis 2:17 John 3:14-19 14 And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 so that everyoneContinue reading “The firmware of life ∙∙”
Pretty amazing grace ∙∙
Pretty amazing grace ∙∙ Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too,Continue reading “Pretty amazing grace ∙∙”
Progress or retrogress ∙∙
Progress or retrogress ∙∙ You have become spiritually dull and do not seem to listen. You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you the basic things about God’s word again. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.Continue reading “Progress or retrogress ∙∙”