This is sadly too true. When I find God in nature God is saying, "This is beautiful do you love it as much as I do?" And I have to think I appreciate the beauty but am I caring for creation the way God does. There is a sense that I am like God and... Continue Reading →
Love Made Real
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 As we work together with him, we entreat you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says, “At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you.” Look, now is the acceptable time; look, now is the day... Continue Reading →
When the Spirit Leads, Love Responds
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all... Continue Reading →
How Important is IQ?
I have been seeing this and similar memes making the rounds on apologetics pages recently. I am certainly happy Dr. YoungHoo Kim has found a relationship with Jesus. I think he, like any person who enters our family should be celebrated. And I pray he continues in his faith and grows into maturity with God.... Continue Reading →
Gaining Eternal Life
Scripture: John 3:1-20 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with that person.” 3 Jesus... Continue Reading →
Hope of an Inheritance
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23 11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also,... Continue Reading →
Joining the Fellowship
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10 We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it and declare to... Continue Reading →
The Call to Holy Living
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2, 13-25 2 God the Father chose you because of what he knew beforehand. He chose you through the Holy Spirit’s work of making you holy and because of the faithful obedience and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. May God’s grace and peace be multiplied to you. 13 Therefore, once you have your minds ready... Continue Reading →
Controlling Desires
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2b-16 Teach and urge these duties. 3 Whoever teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that is in accordance with godliness 4 is conceited, understanding nothing, and has a morbid craving for controversy and for disputes about words. From these come envy, dissension,... Continue Reading →
Are We Thieves?
Scripture: Romans 2:17-29 17 What about you? You call yourself a Jew. You trust in the law of Moses and brag that you are close to God. 18 You know what God wants you to do. And you know the things that are important because you have learned the law. 19 You think you are a guide for... Continue Reading →
