The Practice of The Presence of God /2
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and […]
Surrender, Interrupted
“I say my prayers, I read a book of devotion, I prepare for, or receive, the Sacrament. But while I do these things, there is, so to speak, a voice inside me that urges caution. It tells me to be careful, to keep my head, not to go too far, not to burn my boats. […]
On Fellowship With God /1
What we have seen and heard we announce to you also, so that you will join with us in the fellowship that we have with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3 GNT God desires that we be in fellowship with Him. He wants us to come to know him. To […]
If You Knew Jesus Was Returning Tomorrow, What Would You Do Differently Today? /10
Be Prepared Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. Matthew 25:13 NKJV Since 1907, the motto of the Boy Scouts movement (and many Girl Scouts organizations) has been, “Be Prepared.” Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement, defined what it means to […]
Say The Word: Repentance
Repentance, noun: a biblical concept of not just feeling sorry, or changing one’s mind, but of a complete turning around, an alteration of the basic motivation and direction of one’s life. Repentance means acknowledging that one has no possible claim upon God, and surrendering oneself to His mercy without reservation, excuse, or attempted justification. If […]
Prayers Of Approach To Sabbath Worship
And what does the Lord require of you but to do what is right to other people, to show constant love, and to walk in humble fellowship with God. Micah 6:8 b On this Sabbath prepare your heart, mind and soul for worship with these simple prayers: Lord, empty me of this world. Lord, fix […]
Identified With Christ, Bondservant Version
Are you ready to be poured out as an offering? Bind yourself to the horns of the altar and commit to the purification (separation) process. God will do the rest. Oh, and don’t complain.
There Will Be A Test Later
Questions God won’t ask: Were you a Calvinist? An Arminian? A Catholic? Orthodox? Evangelical?” Were you a vegetarian? Was your favorite music opera, rap, or rock and roll? Did you live in a fancy house? The one question that is certain to be on the test: “What did you do with my Son, Jesus The […]
The Link Between Faith And Joy
The deeper one’s walk with Christ, the deeper the joy. Let joy be the barometer of faithfulness in Christ. When joy ebbs, look for an area of life that is not wholly set apart for Him. Surrender it.
All Or Nothing
What king, going out to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and deliberate whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of […]