Jesus wants us to spread His gospel (Matthew 28:18-20), be a good Christian influence (Matthew 5:13), and also be a good Christian example (Matthew 5:14-16) while we are in this world. In 1 John 2:15, the apostle John says however, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (ESV). That seems to be a … [Read more...] about …But Not of the World
Influence
Being in the World…
Before Jesus was crucified, He made a three-part prayer (John 17). First, He prayed for Himself and that His Father would be glorified in the work He had done and was about to do. Second, He prayed for His disciples who were to spread the gospel message through the help of the Spirit. Third, He prayed for those that would follow them and His teaching. That would be the … [Read more...] about Being in the World…
WRESTLING!
In Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, he referred to one who was a wrestler. ““(12) Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and … [Read more...] about WRESTLING!
SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!
Have you ever experienced when being introduced to someone you had not met before that they responded, “I’ve heard about you”? Was the first thought, “What have they heard?” To have heard implies one’s reputation has preceded the introduction. Was what was heard good or bad? A reality to consider is that sometimes … [Read more...] about SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!
READING ANEW!
Often at the beginning of a new year is the resolve to read through the entire Bible during that year. For many years this has been my practice, and I know it is the practice of many others. It remains the first thing checked off my “to do” list each morning. Spending time each day reading the Scriptures is a … [Read more...] about READING ANEW!
