I remember being stunned when I first realized from Genesis 1 that there was light on earth before the sun was created. And then—when I read in Revelation 21 and 22 that there isn’t any sun in the Holy City John saw because God’s glory gives it light and Jesus…
Leave a CommentThere are 8 ways of living listed in 2 Timothy 3:4-13 that don’t lead to life. But what, exactly, should take their place in the life of a Christ-follower? Let’s look at the way of life that’s available for the Christ-follower. Instead of Deception or Betrayal (that’s what “treachery” is;…
Leave a Comment2 Timothy 3:3 2 Timothy 3:3 lists 6 traps that appear so obvious that a Christ-follower would never fall into them—right? [People will be] … unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good…. – 2 Timothy 3:3 (NASB) But what if the edges of these 6 traps are…
2 CommentsTraps & Freedom Here are 7 ways of living that might look like freedom, but really are traps: … people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, …. – 2 Timothy 3:2 (NASB) But there is good news. We can live free…
Leave a CommentThrough a recent dream, God highlighted several areas in which he is holding out invitations to his people. Below are some of God’s strategies—right from Scripture—to keep his people free! Invitations to Freedom Freedom through Gratitude Freedom through Humility Freedom through Respecting and Honoring Others Freedom through Caring About God’s…
Leave a CommentWhy did Jesus say for us to eat his body and drink his blood? As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.”And he took…
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Leave a CommentMy heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me. ‘ And my heart responds, ‘LORD, I am coming. – Psalm 27:8 (NLT) Over the years, journaling has become a vital part of my relationship with God. God has used pen and paper to lead me deeper into his…
Leave a CommentIf you’d like to deepen your friendship with God, and you feel drawn to journaling, How to Journal with God by AmyLu Riley is for you. In these pages, AmyLu Riley draws from a long journaling practice and writing career to share insights designed to help you begin or grow your practice…
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