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
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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…
POWER PASSAGES! (Part 10 of 11)
Sunscreen! Sunglasses! Umbrellas! Safety glasses! Armor! Bullet-proof vests! What do these have in common? They all provide a protective shield against something. Protection from the elements. Protection from flying objects. Protection from life-threatening forces. Life presents many situations where some type of protection … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 10 of 11)
POWER PASSAGES! (Part 9 of 11)
Sunscreen! Sunglasses! Umbrellas! Safety glasses! Armor! Bullet-proof vests! What do these have in common? They all provide a protective shield against something. Protection from the elements. Protection from flying objects. Protection from life-threatening forces. Life presents many situations where some type of protection … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 9 of 11)
POWER PASSAGES! (Part 7 of 11)
Has it struck you how often Paul prayed for the strengthening of others? It seems we often need to be reminded to look beyond ourselves; beyond our own abilities and beyond our own strength. And to have others praying for God’s power to work in, for, and through us ought to be a great boost to our … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 7 of 11)
