So let no one boast in men [about their wisdom, or of having this or that one as a leader]. For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas (Peter) or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things are yours, and you belong to Christ; … Continue reading One Of Many
Transcendent Faith
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of … Continue reading Transcendent Faith
The Baptism of Fire
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 … Continue reading The Baptism of Fire
Washing The Machine
Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never be thirsty; but the water that I will give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14 NASB2020 … Continue reading Washing The Machine
Follow God
If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 ESV Last night, as I lay in my bed praying, the Spirit of the Lord spoke to me in that still, small voice that you can only hear when all is quiet and there's no distractions. He said … Continue reading Follow God
Meeting at The Crossroads
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps … Continue reading Meeting at The Crossroads
A Corrupt Standard
My brothers and sisters, practice your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ by not favoring one person over another. For example, two men come to your worship service. One man is wearing gold rings and fine clothes; the other man, who is poor, is wearing shabby clothes. Suppose you give special attention to the … Continue reading A Corrupt Standard
