Have you ever heard the story about the two dogs fighting within you? There are several accounts of it, so I’m not sure of its exact origin. One version says that the Indian chief, Sitting Bull, was led to faith. When the preacher returned some time later and asked how things were going, he replied, …
Clothed With Christ
There’s an interesting little phrase in Galatians 3:27 that tells us an amazing truth and should comfort us and convict us at the same time. It explains why God is able to accept us into His presence, and it reminds us that we have a great responsibility to live in such a way that rightfully …
False Gospel: Legalism or License
Today I began Galatians (Chapters 1 & 2), which Paul wrote to the believers at a church he helped establish on his first missionary journey. The purpose of his letter was to correct the erroneous teaching of the Judaizers, specifically that the Gentiles who came to faith in Jesus were required to also be circumcised …
Zeal For The Truth
Over the past two days I’ve read through 2 Corinthians 10-13 several times. When I read scripture, I’m always asking God in my heart, “What do You want me to see in this? What do You want me to learn – about You, about my faith, about how to live this life according to Your …
Money Management
One of Jesus’ famous lessons, while He was on earth walking and teaching His disciples, was that it is impossible to serve two masters. Specifically, He said, No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. …
The Way Of The Word 