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What Does a Mature Christian Look Like?

It’s common to talk about having a “personal relationship with Jesus.” Certainly, a good term but that phrase never appears in Scripture. The most common word to describe the Christian life is “walk.” Jesus invited His disciples—and us—to follow Him (Matt. 4:19; 16:24) and following implies walking. I like that picture. We’re not being asked to… Continue reading What Does a Mature Christian Look Like?

Light Constitutes Us into New Jerusalem

Revelation 21:11 tells us that New Jerusalem has the glory of God, and “Her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, as clear as crystal.” New Jerusalem is the eternal lampstand shining to the whole universe. God is the unique eternal light. “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” (1… Continue reading Light Constitutes Us into New Jerusalem

He’s With You; No Matter What Row You’re In

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mothers womb…Your eyes saw my unformed substance: In your book were written, everyone of them, the days that were formed for me. Psalm 139: 13-18 I’m not a big concert person. Something about thousands of people with only a few exits doesn’t appeal to… Continue reading He’s With You; No Matter What Row You’re In

Why Pro-Life Is the Only Biblical Position

God Planned Our Lives Before Birth Though it took me a while to discover it, my life was planned by God: You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as… Continue reading Why Pro-Life Is the Only Biblical Position

Righteous People Walk In The Paths Of The Lord

Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. Hosea 14:9 Hosea ended his prophetic book with that verse. In it, he said, Let those who are wise understand these things. As we look into… Continue reading Righteous People Walk In The Paths Of The Lord

The plans I have for you (Jeremiah 29)

You may have heard this one: Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We’re looking at favourite verses in Jeremiah, and this might top the list. We’re asking you to handle Scripture… Continue reading The plans I have for you (Jeremiah 29)

When You Feel Dropped by the Lord

Have you ever gone through a season where you felt dropped by the Lord? If you have not you will. It’s only a part of life, especially for those who seek God with their whole heart. We acknowledge God in all of our decision-making rejoicing in his goodness. Then, life happens. Not just once but… Continue reading When You Feel Dropped by the Lord

Vulnerability of being a Pastor Faithful Spouse – Divorce Minister

2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach…. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. –I Timothy 3:2, 4, NIV Because divorce prejudice is real and strong… Continue reading Vulnerability of being a Pastor Faithful Spouse – Divorce Minister