In war, as in life, it seems one of the most important things God warns his people against is losing heart. He says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” (Prov 4:23, NIV)
Monday, June 28, 2010
‘… the crowds were amazed at his [Jesus'] teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.’ (Mt 7:28-29, NIV) A little while back, I got to thinking about how Jesus spoke with authority, and came across something interesting; it was in one of the many disputes [...]
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Hebrews chapter 11 talks about many of the great people of faith in the Old Testament, and the things they accomplished by their faith. Interestingly, there’s a recurring theme in that chapter about looking forward to the end destination. In summing up the stories of these heroes of faith, the Bible says: “All these people [...]
Friday, June 18, 2010
“…make every effort to add to your faith goodness… knowledge… self-control… perseverance… godliness… brotherly kindness… love… For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective… But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past [...]
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
In Genesis (chapters 16 and 21), there’s a story about Hagar, a maidservant of Abraham and Sarah (or ‘Abram’ and ‘Sarai’, until God changed their names). When Sarah failed to bear a child for Abraham, she came up with the idea of having Abraham sleep with Hagar so that at least he would have an [...]
Tue, Jul 27, 2010
What could the Bible mean, when it warns, “Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise – why destroy yourself?” (Ecc 7:16-18, NIV).
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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