JOHN 8:31–32 – So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” I wondered what it would have been like to come to church one Sunday, take our seat in the sanctuary, get settled in for worship,…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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PSALM 86:5 – For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” Why pray? Ever think about that question? Well, here are four reasons; we are commanded to pray–Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17); we are exhorted by the Lord Jesus to pray – And Jesus told them a parable to the effect…
Have we ever taken the time to take a hard look at our lives through the lens of what Jesus says about the life He came to give?
JOHN 5:39: You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.” Here is the scene that happens among Christians daily, at least I pray it is so among Christians. We get up early in the morning when stillness abounds in our homes or find a secluded place in…
Today’s scripture is the riveting account of the woman caught in adultery. The lessons abound in this story, but our focus centers on the lesson of contrast.
Simplify. Focus. Stay on track. Keep a single gaze. Don’t make it complex. Those are all exhortations to the single goal we should strive for each day of the Christian life.