“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” Ephesians 2:10 When Paul wrote these words, he meant the things we are to do, the ways we are to serve—are good things. And, of course, he meant the works are good for…
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” Ephesians 2:10 God gives us natural talents and spiritual gifts and hearts with unique passions. God also shapes us through trials and circumstances in our every day lives. When we are using our…
In Luke 5, it says that Jesus would withdraw to desolate places and pray. Sandra often encourages us to enter our prayer closets to pray. I believe that means that we are to seek to be present with God and not be distracted when it comes to spending time with God. Why is this so…
Proverbs 27;17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” As followers of Jesus, we are called to walk with others and to speak truth in love. This means accountability. Why then do we find accountability so difficult? Maybe it’s the fear of rejection. Maybe it’s the feeling of embarrassment. Maybe we don’t…
My Father is glorified by this; that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples. John 15:8 In order to be like Jesus and become a person of no excuses, we need to know Him. He is Lord and Savior and should be the focal point of our lives. In John 15, Jesus…
How would you complete this sentence: A person who believes everything about Jesus and follows Him will speak in a way that is _______? We are coming to the end of Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This Sunday we will look at Paul’s encouragement for them to “walk in wisdom” and to be ready to…
Jesus said in the Gospel of Luke, “In the same way, therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” – Luke 14:33. There’s nothing wrong with owning things. The problem is when things have us. As Christ-followers, we must love Jesus more than any personal possession. If…
Following Jesus isn’t just about abundant life, but how we are being transformed daily through spiritual maturity to be more like Jesus. By God’s grace and the work of the Holy Spirit, we are supplied with whatever we lack to get us where God wants us to be. In the book of Titus, Paul reminds…
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 My attempts at fixing things around the house or church usually end up with me paying someone to come and undo the damage I’ve created – not to mention the unscheduled trips to the emergency room! In…
5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.1 John 2:5-6 Tony Evans says, “Obedience rooted in love is the requirement for ongoing, developing, ever-deepening, fellowship with the Lord.” When we walk in His…