Yesterday, the words of Hebrews 10:39 kept coming to me-“But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” We, who have faith, are not of those who shrink back. We are not of those who draw back. We are those who believe.AndContinue reading “This has NOT changed.”
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Those OTHER people
Dealing with people has always been hard. In fact, someone I know, jokes that “ministry would be great if it didn’t involve people.” Except, if we’ve lived anywhere, except maybe in a bubble, we know this isn’t entirely a joke! Paul gets into the nitty gritty of dealing with people in the church. He wantsContinue reading “Those OTHER people”
Hold on. Do you know who you are?
Do you know who you are? I’m not talking about some enneagram number or other test to help you discover yourself. No, this is powerful.This is supernatural.And it’s TRUE. If Jesus is your Savior, YOU are the church of the LIVING GOD, the pillar and ground of the truth. (1 Tim 3:15) As the churchContinue reading “Hold on. Do you know who you are?”
When you are in the battle…
Paul is about to challenge Timothy to “wage the good warfare”. (I Tim 1:18) Let’s just stop here, and notice that Paul characterizes service to the Lord as waging warfare. The life of a true Christ follower is not one of ease in this life. We are in a battle and lately, that seems allContinue reading “When you are in the battle…”
When the hard things pile up
Sometimes, the hard things pile up, and we can feel like Job. Even those who don’t read the Bible know about the tragedies of Job. In the midst of it all, the Bible tells us, Job walked forward, but could not see God. He looked backward, but could not perceive Him. (Job 23:8) Where wasContinue reading “When the hard things pile up”
You know it’s going to be okay, right?
You know it’s going to be okay, right? Of course, I want the election to go the way of religious freedom, protecting the lives of the unborn, the sanctity of marriage, ….but it may not. And our world may get harder.Our country may look very different. But as I think about all this, I rememberContinue reading “You know it’s going to be okay, right?”
Don’t grow weary.
There is nothing like the right word, at just the right time, to lift your soul. Paul is about to set his pen down on his second letter to the believers in Thessalonica, when he says, “But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.” (2 Thess 3:13) And my weary, wornContinue reading “Don’t grow weary.”
I almost didn’t write this.
It’s controversial.Many churches refuse to do it. It certainly isn’t popular, or politically correct, in our world today. But Paul, emphatically commanded Christians to withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly (2 Thess 3:6) That’s kind of a big subject that he places at the end of his letter. Honestly, part of me was temptedContinue reading “I almost didn’t write this.”
What we need right now
Love. Consolation. Hope. Grace. Comfort. Yes, I’ll have a heaping helping of each. Right now. Especially now. And this is just what our Father gives His children. His well never runs dry. Paul penned words of this blessing to the believers being persecuted in Thessalonica. “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our GodContinue reading “What we need right now”
Two things will happen before the Return of Christ
As we read 2 Thessalonians 2, let’s remember what prompted Paul’s second letter. The Apostle Paul has been told the Thessalonian believers were afraid they were in the tribulation period and had missed the Second Coming of Christ (1 Thess 4:17, when all Christians will meet the Lord in the air). Paul writes this secondContinue reading “Two things will happen before the Return of Christ”
Why are we still here?
Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t immediately take us to Heaven after we are saved? Well, I have. …(not so much on fun days like this one in the picture with my Ben, but on the harder days… I sure have). But, this I know and believe, God has good reason for everything HeContinue reading “Why are we still here?”
While we wait…
I love chapter five of First Thessalonians, so much, that I could spend the next year here! Its one of those passages that could be read every day for hope and instruction. It resets our perspective and priorities. It helps us know how to live and encourages us to remember Who has us. Will youContinue reading “While we wait…”
Want to start a commune?
He’s talked about sex, and he is about to talk about the end times, but sandwiched between those areas, Paul gives instruction not to be missed. Paul urges the believers to live a life that is characterized by an increasing love for others, a steady, quiet calm, and hard work. (I Thess 4:9-12). There isContinue reading “Want to start a commune?”
Sweet Peace comes from this…
The preacher rejoiced because those new converts had received the Word of God, as so much more than the word of men, but as truth. “For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word ofContinue reading “Sweet Peace comes from this…”
We need TRUTH in this CRAZY world
I find myself shaking my head over and over. You too? It’s like the world has gone crazy, and all at once. Cities are being burned by rioters. And some in the media stand in front of the flames calling what’s happening “peaceful protests”. It seems we are being lied to about all kinds ofContinue reading “We need TRUTH in this CRAZY world”
Are these the End of Days?
The disciples wanted to know when the End of Days would come. (Luke 21:7) I want to know, too. In Luke 21, Jesus gives what is commonly called the Olivet Discourse (Jesus was at the Mount of Olives when He said these things. Matthew 24 also records, in greater detail, the Olivet Discourse, and isContinue reading “Are these the End of Days?”
Keep giving. That’s where real world change happens.
Jesus had just spoken of those who love to be seen and revered by others when He notices a poor widow quietly giving all of the little she had. (Luke 21) He contrasts how she gave all she had out of her poverty with those who give just an offering out of their abundance. JesusContinue reading “Keep giving. That’s where real world change happens.”
Why are so many young adults walking away?
Many young adults are walking away from the church–deciding the world has so much more to offer. Why? Why are so many young adults deciding Jesus really isn’t for them? Perhaps they are willing to “sell Him so cheaply” because they also bought into Him so cheaply. Have we failed a generation by entertaining themContinue reading “Why are so many young adults walking away?”
Remember this when you hang out with those caught up in sin
When people spend time with you, do they see Jesus in you and desire to follow Him more? Zacchaeus, that wee little man, who climbed the Sycamore tree and invited Jesus to dine with him, was well known for his sins (Luke 19:7). But after spending time with Jesus, he repented of his sins andContinue reading “Remember this when you hang out with those caught up in sin”
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