Last week we began our discussion on the three part purpose of our continued existence in this body in this world. We looked at Paul’s words to the Philippian church: Philippians 1:21-24 ESV — For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that … Continue reading To Live Is Christ
Have you ever asked, “Why am I still alive?” If heaven is so wonderful and everything here seems so painful and challenging, why am I still here? What’s the point of continuing to live in this corrupt and confusing world that seems to hate me and hate God? Why must I live in decomposition and … Continue reading My Life for Your Better
On January 1, we began our annual Bible reading plan. The past 140 days of this year, I have producing short video for each day of the year. The videos included a short daily message followed by a reading of the scheduled scriptures. I'm taking a break from posting on social media for the next … Continue reading Annual Bible Reading Plan
Moses had spent his first forty years as a prince of Egypt. This meant he had the best education available and that he had been specifically groomed to rule over people. He knew how to confidently present himself and communicate. At the age of forty, he had what we’ll refer to as his “identity crisis”. … Continue reading Open to Interruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULI2C3V1uBc Matt Neese shares an encouraging word from Matthew 23:8-10, "Inside & Out". This is followed by reading through Genesis 36, Psalms 36, Judges 12, and Matthew 23:23-39. Make sure you subscribe and turn on your notices so that you don't miss a single day of reading through the Bible together. For more information about … Continue reading The Summoned Out
COme Fast!January 4-11 Revelation 22:17,20 ESV — 17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming … Continue reading Come!
Our Miraculous Antidote Isaiah 53:5 ESV — But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.1 Peter 2:24 ESV — He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die … Continue reading Destroying the Destroyer
1 Peter 4:12–13 NLT - Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad, for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it … Continue reading Suffering Joyfully!
A People of His Own Possession 1 Peter 2:9 KJV — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a PECULIAR PEOPLE; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous lightTitus 2:14 KJV — who gave himself for us, that … Continue reading Thriving in the Tension
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