In Ephesians 5:2 and again in 5:25, Paul says that Jesus gave himself for us. It’s the same word he used in Galatians 2:20. The Greek word is paradidomi. It is a compound of the preposition “para,” which typically means beside (as in the word parallel), the word “didomi” (which…
“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Is it true or false? Most people would say it’s false. In reality, “God won’t give you more than you can handle” is an accurate understanding both of 1 Cor. 10:13, and the faithfulness of God. First, look at the whole…
Anna was an elderly widow. Her husband had passed away while they were still young, and she had spent the rest of her life in the temple, serving God, in His presence, knowing Him ever more intimately. When she saw the young couple enter the temple to dedicate their infant…
Like you, I have my views about what candidate(s), especially in the presidential election, will do the best job for our country, or at least do the least harm to our country. We’re all concerned about the economy, inflation, national security, border security…. But what really matters? What should our…
There are people like Judas, who have their own ideas about how the Kingdom should look. They are not abiding in Christ. They produce their own fruit, instead of bearing His fruit!
Some lessons are pretty easy, other than having to let go of some of our self-dependence. Others are challenging, difficult, or deeply painful. But if we’re abiding in Him, they lead to resurrection life and joy.
You can know God. You can find God. God wants to be found by you. Seek Him.
“Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship.” True? or not true? I read something recently by someone who considers this statement one of his “pet peeves.” He said it is a “false dichotomy.” He went on to say, “Religion simply means adherence to a set of teachings. In John…
“What is the kingdom of God like, and to what shall I compare it? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and threw into his own garden….” Luke 13:18-19. Jesus came preaching the kingdom of God. He said it was near. He said it was “at hand”—at…
Thankfulness is the language of the Kingdom. It opens our heart to receive God’s grace for whatever trial, test or temptation we are facing. It expresses our faith, and at the same time opens our heart for the building up of our faith.
