Our world is filled with Christians who love, the Bible, God's word and try live their lives as Christ-like as they possibly can. As a Christian myself, it is not easy, but then again, anything that comes to easily you won't appreciate as much as something that has challenges along the way. On the other… Continue reading Why Believe the Bible?
Tag: Holy Spirit
Expect God to Do Something Unexpected
God doesn’t do things the way we think he should? That theme emerges reading stories or listening to people explain why they left Christianity based on supposedly "intellectual arguments". God doesn’t fit our expectations. He is not like us; he is wholly different. Proverbs 16:9 Although not put in exactly these words, the argument goes something… Continue reading Expect God to Do Something Unexpected
The Gospel of John – Rivers of living water
Jesus' public ministry challenges the traditional views of Judaism. This causes infighting among both the people and the Jewish leaders themselves. The people hear His words, see His miracles, and begin to wonder if Jesus really is the Promised One. Once again, the religious leaders attempt to arrest Jesus, but the officers are so impressed… Continue reading The Gospel of John – Rivers of living water
Your inheritance is peace!
Fix your eye on Jesus! Peace! Not on your difficulties! In Jesus, we have received the greatest inheritance of all! The Kingdom of God is ours! The victory is ours! We are co hiers with Christ, adopted into Sonship with Him! Peace. We are brothers and sisters with Christ! “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the… Continue reading Your inheritance is peace!
The Gospel of John – ”Right Judgement”
A strong spiritual challenge issued by Jesus against the religious leaders of Jerusalem is the theme of the next section of John chapter 7. Jesus makes the point that obedience is a necessary aspect of learning. The resistance of the scribes and Pharisees is ultimately a matter of rebellion, not knowledge. In the same way,… Continue reading The Gospel of John – ”Right Judgement”
The Gospel of John – Trust God’s timing
On one level, John 7:1-13 functions to set the stage for the rest of chapters 7 & 8. It also reveals to us some wrong views about Jesus that the Jewish people. Jesus’ own brothers, had about Him. But a careful look at these verses also reveals that Jesus is both Messiah and Lord. Which fits in… Continue reading The Gospel of John – Trust God’s timing
Pandemic Joy
Pandemic joy podcast Up for grabs The word of God offers timeless guidelines and instructions for reassurance for seasons of life's uncertainties. Looking beyond the news headlines of fear, this blog post will encourage you to focus on the certainty of the Good News we have in Jesus Christ, from whom a 'pandemic of joy'… Continue reading Pandemic Joy
Breaking Free
Why Do Feelings Hurt? Have you ever felt anxiety, sadness, anger, fear, worry, jealousy, or loneliness? A need for breaking free? Maybe you equate one or all of these “negative” feelings with weakness or the inability to handle life. This isn’t true. Did you know that there are lots of examples in the Bible of… Continue reading Breaking Free
Holy Week
The resurrection of Jesus What is Holy Week? Holy Week is a series of eight days that allow us as Christians, as believers, as followers of Christ, an opportunity to reflect upon the shift in humanity Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross launched. It starts with Palm Sunday when Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem. The… Continue reading Holy Week
Light my path and search me, oh God
Psalm 119:105: Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Light on my path Life is truly a journey, but sometimes while on the trip we are faced with turns, stops, and forks in the road where we desperately need God’s divine guidance. In the middle of the indecisive moments… Continue reading Light my path and search me, oh God
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