Posted in compassion on Nov 19th, 2015
James 1:27 gives us a good assessment tool for measuring if our faith is doing any good for God and for others.
“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.”
Active, sacrificial compassion […]
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Posted in God's supremacy on Nov 5th, 2015
I love a phrase I read this morning in Hebrews 7:16.
“Jesus became a priest, not by meeting the physical requirement of belonging to the tribe of Levi, but by the power of a life that cannot be destroyed.”
I am deeply humbled when I think of how God is transforming me into a priest of the […]
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Posted in God's leading on Oct 16th, 2015
I want to be more like God.
I will never be God, something my imperfections remind me of quite frequently.
But I can certainly strive to imitate His nature.
Only good things will result from my demonstrating these characteristics so aptly described by the psalmist:
“But you, O Lord, are a God of […]
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Posted in faith on Oct 1st, 2015
What is the most important thing in life?
Being ready for the next life.
Here is King David’s view of priorities:
“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.” (Psalm 73:26)
On what — or on whom — is the […]
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Posted in salvation on Sep 17th, 2015
I love the old hymn “I’ll Fly Away.”
It’s so good to know that my body’s death will put my soul on a first-class flight to heaven.
I was reminded of this again during my devotional reading this morning.
“…those who die in the Lord will live; their bodies will rise again!” (Isaiah 26:19)
Please make sure to […]
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