Thank the Father

How do you go about accomplishing your task list? Do you simply select an item and determine to get it done, regardless of what it takes? Do you ever include God while working on the task item? Do you thank him when you have completed it? Or is it all about you and your abilities?Continue reading “Thank the Father”

Exalted or Humbled

Do you think highly of yourself? Do you believe you are above other people? Do you look down on some because of the way they look, the amount of money they have, their lack of possessions, or a physical lack of ability? Do you look down on your fellow Christians? We can become high andContinue reading “Exalted or Humbled”

Great Guidance Part 1

The second half of Romans 12 is full of great guidance from the Apostle Paul. He rattles off one directive after another for thirteen verses. If we were to live only by the guidance in these verses, we would be declared saints. There would be no one like us in our community. He starts ofContinue reading “Great Guidance Part 1”

Tested and Provided For

Have you ever been on the verge of making a significant mistake and were stopped just before doing so? How did you feel? Were you initially upset? Did you later realize how big the mistake would have been? Did you thank the person who kept you from making the mistake? All of us make mistakes.Continue reading “Tested and Provided For”

Blessed by God

How do you like it when people say evil things about you? Is your immediate reaction to spout evil things about them? Do you believe you are justified in doing so? Do you believe it is the right thing to do? Have you considered how you should react as a follower of Jesus? It isContinue reading “Blessed by God”

Merciful and Pure

Do you remember as a child the magic word boys would say if they were ready to give up when wrestling? Do you remember that everyone abided by that unwritten rule? Do you know there is an axiom in the Beatitudes that the unwritten rule was based on? When I was in elementary school, whenContinue reading “Merciful and Pure”

Prophecy and Faith

What does it mean to be a servant? Do you want to be chosen? Do you want someone to delight in you? Would you like to see justice prevail? Would you like to be filled with the energy, courage, and strength to carry out your mission and desires? We don’t often think about serving othersContinue reading “Prophecy and Faith”

Demonstrated Love

How do you show your love? Or do you only voice your love? Is your love demonstrated through your actions? Or do your words ring hollow? Do you think love is shown by giving gifts? Or do you make an effort to show your love by serving others? Love can be challenging for some peopleContinue reading “Demonstrated Love”

Lowliest Tasks

As we enter Holy Week, we begin the trek of following Jesus through the last days of His life on this earth. The Passover was arguably the most significant festival and meal for the Jews. They remembered the awesome power of God that freed them from slavery in Egypt. Though it was a festival ofContinue reading “Lowliest Tasks”

Luke Warm

How is your passion toward God? Do you have a passion for him? Are you hot? Do you feel a burning desire to serve him? Are you cold? Are you refreshing, like a cold glass of water, to those you serve? Or are you lukewarm? Not really hot nor cold? Jesus desires that we beContinue reading “Luke Warm”