Good Morning Friends, Today we look at a passage from Ezra about the role of earthly kingdoms and kindred in the rebuilding of the Temple after the Babylonian captivity and passages from Luke and Matthew about the requirements of a heavenly Kingdom on our kindred as well. And what initially grabs my attention is how … Continue reading Are You Willing To Take The Next Step Of Putting Christianity Into Practice?
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Will Your Light, The Light God Placed In You At The Beginning Of Time, Shine The Way Home For Others?
Good Morning Friends, In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus said that we were light, unfortunately too many of us do not like to share it properly. When Christ died on the cross it was as if part of him was placed in us as a light that if combined with others and focused would … Continue reading Will Your Light, The Light God Placed In You At The Beginning Of Time, Shine The Way Home For Others?
Can The Place Where You Worship Truly Be Called A House Of Prayer?
Good Morning Friends Since the time of Adam people have been bombarding heaven with their prayers and calling out in the name of God to solve their immediate plight. Some had been short prayers, some long prayers, most for self, but some for others, some out of sorrow, some out of praise, some private, some … Continue reading Can The Place Where You Worship Truly Be Called A House Of Prayer?
How Many Of Us Are Investing In A Legacy Assignment From God?
Good Morning Friends, Today we look at the story of the unjust steward which is often called the story of the shrewd steward. The scripture compares the children of light and the children of the world. We also look at some encouraging last words of Paul about having a missionary heart, the great commission from Matthew … Continue reading How Many Of Us Are Investing In A Legacy Assignment From God?
Where Does Wealth And Contentment Lead You In A World That Seems Imperfect Even Though We Believe In A Sovereign Maker?
Good Morning Friends, Honestly, I get a little irritated when people are not satisfied with what they have and always want more and more. Part of me wants to be kind and please people. Another part does not want to risk being taken advantage of. But given the balance of things I think it is … Continue reading Where Does Wealth And Contentment Lead You In A World That Seems Imperfect Even Though We Believe In A Sovereign Maker?
What Is The Perfect Appearance Of A Christian Leader?
Good Morning Friends, Maybe we are more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being the Christian God designed us to be. Oh, it is not necessarily a sin to be handsome or beautiful physically. But if we are going to have any successes in ministry, whatever our calling, it has got to be … Continue reading What Is The Perfect Appearance Of A Christian Leader?
Do We Know How To Behave As Model Christians For The Next Generation?
Good Morning Friends, Today we look at the core mystery of our faith and the reaction of the world to it as we contemplate the quality of our personal response. And in the process, we will learn that God has a way of making the unknown known through the Spirit and sometimes it is a … Continue reading Do We Know How To Behave As Model Christians For The Next Generation?
Do You Have The Walk Of A Spiritual Leader Going To A Celebration Or One Going To A Funeral?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s scripture is about leadership and those willing to walk the extra mile. It is about the character on the journey where we learn that Jesus can change even the most hopeless of situations because he brings hope to those who are struggling to hold on. Think of the victim by the … Continue reading Do You Have The Walk Of A Spiritual Leader Going To A Celebration Or One Going To A Funeral?
Does Your Heart Race In The Love Of The Promise Hoped For Through Christ’s Body United?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s scripture is a bit about the profound nature of suffering as part of life for the glory of God and the recognition that real life will have an element of tragedy. Our bodies fail. The beauty is that Jesus can change even the most hopeless of situations for he brings courage … Continue reading Does Your Heart Race In The Love Of The Promise Hoped For Through Christ’s Body United?
How Does Christ Strengthen Us To Better Deal With The Fallout From Life’s Challenges?
Good Morning Friends, If all the things about Jesus were small enough to understand it would not spark the Spirit big enough in us to prompt us to recognize God in our worship and world. The mystery is that God is like us and not like us. There are going to be things we cannot … Continue reading How Does Christ Strengthen Us To Better Deal With The Fallout From Life’s Challenges?
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