for we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God before prepared that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Before Prepared – “Saved by grace.” That’s the message of Ephesians. Even while we were rebellious toward God, He demonstrated His great mercy by acting on our behalf through His Son,…
Therefore did that which is good become a cause of death for me? May it never be! Rather it was sin, in order that it might be shown to be sin by effecting my death through that which is good, that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful. Romans 7:13 Utterly Sinful – How…
If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and we walk in darkness, we lie and are not practicing the truth. 1 John 1:6 Walk in Darkness – What do you think about when you read this verse? Most readers probably imagine that walking in darkness applies to the worst kind of reprobates, those…
And let our people also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful. Titus 3:14 Unfruitful – Soon it will be good fruit season in Georgia. Peaches will be ripe and plentiful. We will be blessed once more by God’s goodness as He provides for our bodies….
I will fear no evil, for You are with me Psalm 23:4 Fear – Swine flu! The latest in a world of panic-stricken announcements. If we are going to close the borders and the schools over potential deaths caused by swine flu, then by the same logic we should immediately close all highways in the…
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 6:10 NASB Strong/Strength/Might – Empowering people is a common expression in today’s management practices. What does it mean? Usually it entails delegation of responsibility and authority. That means the boss gives you the right to make choices, execute them and be…
A few weeks ago I made an appeal for readers who have been affected by the concept of the woman as ‘ezer to write their stories (or insights) and send them to me for the book I am writing. Several of you responded, saying that you would be willing to contribute. NOW IS THE TIME….
This is the one who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the Angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, who received living words to give to us. Acts 7:38 Living Words – Stephen’s speech got him killed. In it, he summarizes the entire history of God’s interaction with…
A Year on the Ash Heap: Travels with Job The book of Job is considered the oldest book of the Bible. With this in mind, the story becomes even more challenging. After all, if this account is the oldest book, then it follows that all of the other stories, directions, prophetic utterances and guidance was…
Following the excellent post by Barry Jenkins (see his comment under the Today’s Word “Paradigm Shift”), I thought it might be useful to put back up an article that I posted on the old web site. Here it is: The Church Today Christians stand at a significant crossroads in spiritual growth. On the one hand,…
