Reflections on God’s truth
We can learn to trust and follow God as a sailboat is dependent on the wind, and we sail great distances with God, or we can choose to trust in our own strength as a motorboat is dependent on its engine, and we only venture so far until we run out of fuel. Sir Francis […]
In Matthew 22:8-10 when Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven He speaks of the importance of inviting people in: “And he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready… Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.’ So the servants brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike, and the […]
We live in a world which makes it very easy for us to “chameleonize” our lives. It’s acceptable, and we’re even expected to be inconsistent and uncommitted and masked. And when we don’t get our way or we disagree, it’s understood that we become combative and obstinate. This tends to spill over into our relationship […]
Information alone doesn’t override bad habits. God’s truth must be embodied.
Jesus said, “It shall be done to you according to your faith.” Matthew 9:29 (NAS) Stretch with challenges. Like a rubber band, you become useful when you’re stretched. What will you do this week to stretch your faith? What will you do this week to deepen your belief in God’s love for you? What will […]
TRANSFORMED Recall what characterized Adam and Eve in their sin: shame, loneliness, hiding, self-protection, lying, emotional pain. These also characterize every one of us who has lived ever since. For us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength requires a lot of work, energy, and inconvenience. It takes time, courage, and […]
WE MUST KNOW OUR INNER SELVES As believers in Christ, our inner world is to be in sync with our outer behavior. Many people are unaware they are living with a dichotomy between their inner and outer worlds. The Bible says “The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; Who can understand it?” (Jer. […]
LISTENING TO OUR EMOTIONS In The Cry of the Soul, Dan Allender and Tremper Longman III speak to the importance of listening to and dealing with our emotions: “Ignoring our emotions is turning our back on reality; listening to our emotions ushers us into reality. And reality is where we meet God… Emotions are the […]
WE ARE MORE THAN SPIRITUAL BEINGS God is at work transforming you as a whole person. We are more than spiritual beings. God made us whole people in His image. That includes the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and relational dimensions of who we are and who we are becoming. And one day our physical image will […]
EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH If we ignore the emotional components of discipleship in our lives, we will not mature spiritually. Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart…” (Matt. 22:37). He also said, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and […]