When “Blessed” Means “Happy”
Every definition and synonym cited for blessed relates to holiness. Virtually nothing relates to happiness, though a few dictionaries acknowledge that it once meant “happy.”
Discipleship
What God Does in an Instant Far Outweighs What We Attempt in a Lifetime
What do you need God to do in your life? What problems are you facing? Have you been trying to do it all in your flesh, or are you remembering to depend on the Holy Spirit?
Are You Looking Forward to the Earth’s Redemption?
The “redemption of our bodies” refers to the resurrection of the dead. Paul says that not only we, but “the whole creation” longs for and cries out for the earth-wide deliverance that will come with our bodily resurrection.
Are We Living Hebrews 10:25 Correctly?
It was all about the importance of Christians spurring one another on, encouraging one another, and to not give up on doing that in the context of a world that demands perseverance.
A Collection of Thoughts on Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual disciplines matter. If you struggle with these disciplines, maybe one of these posts will help you today.
We Grow Up in Christ by Growing Down in Lowliness
Of his own ministry, in relation to that of the Lord Jesus, John the Baptist declared: “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30).
Hearing His Voice
With all the noise in our world, with all the information that bombards us, we can hear all those voices but miss the most important voice of all.
The Most Important Question Ever Asked
We might wonder why Jesus even asked this question of the disciples in the first place. Was it because He was ignorant of what they and others were saying?
Is It Possible to Be Hyperimaginative in Thinking about Heaven?
I believe that God expects us to use our imagination, even as we recognize its limitations and flaws. If God didn’t want us to imagine what Heaven will be like, he wouldn’t have told us as much about it as he has.
What Is Eternity-Minded Stewardship?
Jesus sees our hearts and knows us well. He doesn’t call all disciples to give away everything. He does call us to take radical action that breaks our bondage to money and possessions, freeing us to live under His lordship.