GENESIS 4:7b – Sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it. “ THEME OF THE DAY: DON’T ANSWER THE DOOR. It will always come with a persistent knock on the door of our hearts. It will even raise its voice saying, “Please let me in. I have some really good…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:1-5 Blessed are those who mourn (Mourning for others) Blessed are the meek, for they shall…
1 TIMOTHY 1:5 – The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” THEME OF THE DAY: DISCOVERING THE JOY OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE. The theme of today’s nugget is actually a title of a book authored by Christopher Ash. He penned these words in the introduction –…
What are we passionate about in life? What energizes us? What holds great affection in our hearts? What drives us to expend exhausting effort in pursuing it because of the intense delight and enjoyment we gain from it?
Of the many spiritual challenges we face daily, two are brought to our minds by the Apostle Paul in today’s scripture. The first is the proper way to view suffering in this life. The second is the view we are to have in life.
Today’s scripture is the second of three accounts of the Apostle Paul publicly sharing his conversion story when Jesus apprehended him on the Damascus Road. We likely are familiar with this riveting story of God’s relentless and pursuing love.