Would I be called a Christian if everybody knew My secret thoughts and feelings and everything I do? Oh, would they see the likeness of Christ in me each day? Oh, would they hear Him speaking in every word I say? Would I be called a Christian if everybody could know That I am found in places where Jesus would not go? Oh, would they hear His echo in every song … [Read more...] about Would I be Called a Christian?
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RENEWED! (Part 2 of 2)
Yesterday we noted the outward renewal of our life which is to bear the image of our Creator. That was the intent and purpose of God from the beginning; to share His likeness. (Genesis 1:26-27) However, the restoring of that image marred by sin is by His renewal that begins within and continues on through our … [Read more...] about RENEWED! (Part 2 of 2)
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITHIN?
In the summer of 1979 -- as I was working with the church in Toledo, Washington -- we had a congregational campout at the beautiful and serene Spirit Lake in the shadow of majestic Mount Saint Helens. It was such a calm setting for our personal reflection and worship together. There in the peaceful midst of part … [Read more...] about WHAT’S HAPPENING WITHIN?
GOOD NEWS EXPLAINED!
What is does not have to be explained to be accepted. What is, can stand on its own whether it can be fully described or not. To the Greek mind that struggled with concepts of the supernatural, Paul dealt at length with the validity of the resurrection of the Lord and how that is the basis of the hope of our own. (1 Corinthians 15) That reality is key to our faith … [Read more...] about GOOD NEWS EXPLAINED!
ALL THE WORLD!
Someone has said, “You may be only one person in the world, but you may be the world to one person.” (original source unknown) Though in relation to a perspective of the masses in the world we might consider ourselves insignificant, we are significant to … [Read more...] about ALL THE WORLD!
