What would you do if you told someone you were a Christian and they asked you for letters of recommendation? Who is in your life that you could ask to give detailed information about your faith in God? According to scripture, it’s a valid question. We can’t just call ourselves a Christian without some evidence. …
Tag: Salvation
Why Can’t You See It?
Does it frustrate you when you try to explain a spiritual truth to someone, but they just can’t “see” it? I think it’s so interesting we use the concept of “sight” when we’re discussing the process of understanding. I’ve been called “blind” a few times over the last year, and to be fully transparent, I’ve …
Do You Hear God?
In our study of Experiencing God, our ladies’ group has been memorizing a verse each week to go along with the lesson. These verses have centered on the principles of knowing, trusting and obeying God. A key theme in this Bible study is learning to pay attention when God invites us to join Him in …
4 Things Zaccheus Teaches Us About The Gospel
If you grew up in Sunday School, one of the songs you remember most was about a “wee little man” named Zaccheus. Its origins are unknown despite its popularity, and indeed, its biblical accuracy in memorializing the salvation experience of an ungodly tax collector who met Jesus. The gospel is a simple message with incredible …
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On Life and Immortality
Do you ever think about immortality? Do you ever wonder if life has a purpose beyond today? King Solomon, the writer of the book of Ecclesiastes, pondered these thoughts. The introductory comments in my Bible say these are the “philosophical and theological reflections of an old man, most of whose life was meaningless because he …
