Shaping Tomorrow from Life’s Raw Material This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 12:2: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind Reshaping the Story ofContinue reading “Shaping Tomorrow from Life’s Raw Material”
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The Value of Lowliness
The Value of Lowliness Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. – James 1:2 James 1:9-12 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade awayContinue reading “The Value of Lowliness”
Don’t Get Sidetracked ∙∙∙
Don’t Get Sidetracked ∙∙∙ Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. – Proverbs 4:27 Jeremiah 15:19 If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you extract the precious from the worthless, you will become My spokesman. They, for their part, may turn to you,Continue reading “Don’t Get Sidetracked ∙∙∙”
Every Praise ∙
Every Praise ∙ Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! – Psalms 150:6 Psalms 150:1-6 Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him withContinue reading “Every Praise ∙”
Do Humans Reason From Evidence?
Do Humans Reason From Evidence? He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. – Proverbs 2:7 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down theContinue reading “Do Humans Reason From Evidence? “
Effective Communication
Effective Communication Never stop praying. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Colossians 4:2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaimContinue reading “Effective Communication”
Conscience, Our Inner Judge ∙∙
Conscience, Our Inner Judge ∙∙ The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. – 1 Timothy 1:5 Romans 2:14-15 14 Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know his law when theyContinue reading “Conscience, Our Inner Judge ∙∙”
Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙
Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙ When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. – Luke 5:8 Isaiah 6:1-8 “I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robeContinue reading “Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙”
Deliberate Ignorance ∙∙
Deliberate Ignorance ∙∙ They tell the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” They tell the prophets, “Don’t tell us what is right. Tell us nice things. Tell us lies. – Isaiah 30:10 2 Timothy 2:14-16 14 Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, andContinue reading “Deliberate Ignorance ∙∙”
