In Christianity God is not a static thing—not even a person—but a dynamic, pulsating activity, a life, almost a kind of drama. – CS Lewis All sorts of people are fond of repeating the Christian statement that “God is love,” But they seem not to...
“Then, as your spiritual strength increases, you will be empowered to discover what every holy one experiences—the great magnitude of the astonishing love of Christ in all its dimensions. How deeply intimate and far-reaching is his love! How enduring and inclusive it...
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 (NIV) Part 7 – Pride – In the Name of Love Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 | PART 5 | PART 6 I wonder what would have happened if Adam and Eve had humbled themselves before God...
You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering. The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Psalm 51:16-17 (NIV) Part 6 – Enough is Enough Go to PART 1 | PART 2 |...
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John 1:5 (NIV) Part 5 – Obedience vs Performance Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 The sacrifice of obedience is a hard one. I struggle to write about it because it has the potential to sound...
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Prov 21:3 (AMP) Part 4 – Why Would Someone Sacrifice? Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 When it comes down to it, sacrifice is the revealer of love. Why would someone sacrifice sleep in...
The thief comes only in order to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come in order that you might have life—life in all its fullness. I am the good shepherd, who is willing to die for the sheep.” John 10:10-11 (TPT) Part 3 – In Order for Life Go to PART 1 | PART 2 If...
There is no way, God, that I’ll drink this! This isn’t mere water, it’s their life-blood—they risked their very lives to bring it! 2 Sam 23:17 (MSG) Part 2 – Poured Out Go to PART 1 And they followed that man of hope, that man of vision, of purpose and humanity with...
There is no way, God, that I’ll drink this! This isn’t mere water, it’s their life-blood—they risked their very lives to bring it! 2 Sam 23:17 (MSG) Part 1 – The Three Their feet silently pounded the dirt through the black night, hearts racing, alive, adrenalin...
A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman — who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels, and her value is far above rubies or pearls. Proverbs 31:10 (AMP) Buried Treasures Beautiful gems are not born from luxury, they’re not fashioned by...
