John 8:12 says tells us Jesus is the Light of the world. Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” I was thinking about light this morning when I got up in the dark. I turned …
Are We Spiritual Snobs?
My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. (James 2:1) Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also …
Truth & Love – Two Sides Of The Same Agenda
In Luke 18:18-30, we learn the story of a rich young ruler who comes to Jesus and asks what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus first reminds him of the commandments (God’s prohibitions against adultery, stealing lying, murder, and dishonoring our parents). Apparently, this was an exceptionally fine, upstanding young man, for he …
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Paul’s Pandemic Prescription
Have you read the little book of Philippians lately? Written to a small community of believers over 1900 years ago, it’s incredibly relevant to us today. Get out your Bible and read these four short chapters in light of our current circumstances. I’m calling it “Paul’s Pandemic Prescription!” I don’t know about you, but over …
Standing Firm
This morning I read from Paul David Tripp’s devotional, New Morning Mercies. His encouragement focused on the fact that when God calls us to do something, He always empowers and equips us to do it. I would go further and say that God does it Himself; we are only the vessel. His Holy Spirit is …
The Way Of The Word 