thoughts on life and faith
19 We love because he first loved us. 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen (1 John 4:19-20) If we summed up the story of the Gospel in one word, it would … Continue reading A New Love
27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27) This is a tall order for us flawed people. We are the same humans who fail before leaving the house in the morning and are barely approachable before the morning coffee hits our senses. Yet Paul encourages us to … Continue reading A Worthy Day
11 May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. (Colossians 1:11-12) Every day I drive to work. On many days, this alone is a small miracle. The route I drive takes me … Continue reading Keep Running
45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45) We must be constantly reminded of why we are here. While it can be enjoyable at times to live for ourselves, a life lived for others is unmatched. … Continue reading A True Happy
4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) It has been awhile since I enjoyed my life. The grind of the everyday coupled with restless nights, make for a mundane existence if not careful. Yet this should never be. Our God wishes for us to "delight" in life, … Continue reading Laughter is Spiritual
38 Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, 39 and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses (Acts 13:38-39) "Freed from everything". Only in the Christian faith do we witness the most spectacular of events - our … Continue reading Freed From Everything
7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ (Philippians 3:7-8) When I was younger, I … Continue reading Bob Feller and Jesus
14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world (Philippians 2:14-15) As Christ followers, we are called to be "done" people. We live in the finished work of Christ, free from the crushing labor of … Continue reading As Bad as Always
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