Hated for Believing in Christ If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. – John 15:18 1 Peter 4:12-16 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead, be glad – for these trials make youContinue reading “Hated for Believing in Christ”
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Be a better listener ∙
Be a better listener ∙ Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God. – John 8:47 John 8:42-46 Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me because I have come to you from God. I am notContinue reading “Be a better listener ∙”
BCI – Brain-Christ Interface ∙∙∙
BCI – Brain-Christ Interface ∙∙∙ For, “Who can know the LORD’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 2:16 1 Corinthians 2:11-16 11 No one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. 12 And we have received God’s SpiritContinue reading “BCI – Brain-Christ Interface ∙∙∙”
Praying Specifically ∙∙∙
Praying Specifically ∙∙∙ He said, blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His lovingkindness and His truth toward my master; as for me, “I being in the way, the Lord led me.” [KJV] – Genesis 24:27 Genesis 24:1-16 Abraham was now a very old man, and the LORDContinue reading “Praying Specifically ∙∙∙”
Shattering Self-Imposed Shackles
Shattering Self-Imposed Shackles Amos replied, “I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet. I am just a shepherd and care for sycamore fig trees. But the LORD called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.’” – Amos 7:14-15 Job 42:1-6 1Continue reading “Shattering Self-Imposed Shackles”
Falsely Targeted
Falsely Targeted Now his master Potiphar saw that the LORD was with him and how the LORD caused all that he did to prosper in his hand. – Genesis 39:3 Psalms 1:1-3 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join inContinue reading “Falsely Targeted”
The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙
The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙ Long ago, the LORD said: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” – Jeremiah 31:3 Romans 5:8-10 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.Continue reading “The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙”
The Windows to the Soul ∙
The Windows to the Soul ∙ Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness. – Luke 11:35 Matthew 6:22-23 22 Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. 23 But when your eye is bad,Continue reading “The Windows to the Soul ∙”
Christ’s Rightful Place in Our Hearts
Christ’s Rightful Place in Our Hearts If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. – Luke 9:23 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.Continue reading “Christ’s Rightful Place in Our Hearts”
Jonah Master Pouter ∙∙
Jonah Master Pouter ∙∙ Just kill me now, LORD! I’d rather be dead than alive if what I predicted will not happen. – Jonah 4:3 Exodus 34:6-7 6 The LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 7 lavishing unfailing love to a thousand generations. Forgiving iniquity,Continue reading “Jonah Master Pouter ∙∙”
