I can’t believe how you waver—how easily you have turned traitor to him who called you by the grace of Christ by embracing an alternative message! It is not a minor variation, you know; it’s completely other, an alien message, a no-message, a lie about God. Those who are provoking this agitation among you are …
It happens so regularly that it’s predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God’s commands, but it’s pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebel, and just when I least expect it, they take charge. …
**Author’s note–originally posted January 9, 2017–the year that changed everything. I met God that summer, and that stack of wood is still in my yard. Through the (literal) blood, sweat, and tears of working the land, I met God. My life is forever changed. I cherish these memories and wish I had written more! Seek …
I, Paul, and my companions in faith here, send greetings to the Galatian churches. My authority for writing to you does not come from any popular vote of the people, nor does it come through the appointment of some human higher-up. It comes directly from Jesus the Messiah and God the Father, who raised him …
**Author’s note–I initially posted this on December 5, 2016. For such a time as this… December 2016–I did not know the end of the worst season (fourteen years) of my life was drawing to a close. I was trying to survive, literally. I almost gave up before I got my miracle. For such a time …
If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free…So, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:31-32;36 NIV We join our prayers today in intercession for men and women in our society who are trapped: …
We are on a journey from the here and now to His kingdom come. It sounds like a long road trip. Maybe we should pack snacks, plan our bathroom stops, and think up our best travel stories. However, the distance from the here and now and His kingdom come is only a short mindset shift. …
