Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” John 3:3 (MSG) He pulled his cloak tightly around his body and headed out the door, looking both ways, left and...
For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 18:14 (NIV) Tax Collectors and Sinners – Part 8 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 | PART 5 | PART 6 | PART 7 The Tax Collector came to the...
Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. Luke 18:10 (NIV) Pharisee and the Tax Collector – Part 7 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 | PART 5 | PART 6 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and...
Go and do likewise. Luke 10:37 (NIV) Will We Be Able? – Part 6 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 | PART 5 Jesus. What an incredible teacher. He could have got all up in that lawyers face when he asked “Who is my neighbour” and reprimanded him, demanding...
Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matt 7:24 (NLT) Build a Life On Nearly eight years ago, my husband and I embarked on a quest to buy our first home. We had a very small but...
And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. Eph 2:20 (NLT) Part 2 – Jesus is Diversity Go to PART 1 Jesus gives all of humanity common union. We don’t all look the same, talk the same, even BELIEVE exactly the same in terms of nuances, dogma, style, methodology,...
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...
Where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. 2 Cor 4:16 (MSG) PART 3 – Unfolding Grace Go to PART 1 | PART 2 In ‘Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith’ Anne Lamott writes, “It [Grace] is unearned love–the love that goes...
But God demonstrates His love (value) for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:8 (NIV) Our personal value systems are stacked according to personal preferences, experiences, nature and nurture. You might value being neat, so other ’neat’...
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Cor 4:7 (NIV) In homes around the time Paul wrote this letter, there were many vessels and jars that were used for all kinds of things. The ones they used...
