Category: Devotionals

Come Before God in Community

Prepare for Lesson Read 1st Peter 2:8b-12 to prepare for today’s lesson. If you’re new to this community, please read the Reading Plan: Your Identity in Christ, Conduct Before God (Parts 1, 2, and 3). Focus As you come to Him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves, like living stones,… Continue reading Come Before God in Community

“Son of man” — the backstory of Jesus’ authority

I’ve been meditating on why Jesus described himself as the son of man. It’s the simplest and most profound self-designation. It redefines us all. Linguistically, the phrase means nothing more than a human being — a descendant of humanity. Calling himself human doesn’t make Jesus special; it makes him one of us. What is special about a human… Continue reading “Son of man” — the backstory of Jesus’ authority

Unwelcome Titles — Grateful, yet Grieving

We use labels and titles frequently to describe people: my mechanic, my friend, my pastor, my co-worker. We refer to people we love by calling them son, daughter, sister, mother, father, husband, or wife. These titles identify what kind of relationship we have with someone. What about a title we don’t want to be identified… Continue reading Unwelcome Titles — Grateful, yet Grieving

Complain Less

Where does negativity come from in a church setting? Church fights, like most fights, often come from the tension between two parties. For example, in Ephesians 2, the issue is between Jews and Gentiles. Sometimes the rift is more contemporary, like Democrats and Republicans in a modern church. Other times the point of friction is between… Continue reading Complain Less

Second coming of Jesus Christ – Christian Personal Development

Ad: [New] Biblical Angle to Think and Grow Rich. Now you can read this book from the Christian perspective. Get you copy today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098TZC7YD How do you prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ ? Jesus is coming back. I believe every soul on the earth needs to know this. His second coming is sure! This… Continue reading Second coming of Jesus Christ – Christian Personal Development

Andy Stanley, the Unconditional Conference, and Why We Cannot Be More Loving Than Jesus – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

I met Andy Stanley twenty years ago. I found him interesting and likeable. We had a number of mutual friends, I knew people at his church, and I have recommended several of his books that I found helpful and on target. I am sad to say that in the last eight years or so I… Continue reading Andy Stanley, the Unconditional Conference, and Why We Cannot Be More Loving Than Jesus – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Live with the Spirit as the Reality of Christ 42-3-1

“The Lord is the Spirit” (2 Cor. 3:17). The Three of the Triune God are distinct but not separated. In New Jerusalem the Spirit flows out from the throne of God and the Lamb as the river of water of life. This flow brings God and the Lamb to us with both their ruling on… Continue reading Live with the Spirit as the Reality of Christ 42-3-1

I AM is the God Who Fills in Your Gaps

Do you remember the first Rocky movie? (I just looked it up and there have been eight.) In the very first film about the Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa falls madly in love with the very demur Adrian who works at a Tropical Fish pet store. Adrian is a very intelligent, shy, and cautious. Rocky is,… Continue reading I AM is the God Who Fills in Your Gaps