"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9
Tag: God
“I believe in a Divine Creator, but not in Christianity or any of the other religions of the world.” A friend recently typed this sentiment. It’s heart-breaking. Evidence of God’s creation is certainly easy to see. All around us. Nature. Our children being born. The goodness we share with each other. The love that overcomes … Continue reading “Don’t you know me, Philip?”
We are all tempted. Each and every one of us. And we don’t talk about it enough. The lust of the flesh. The lust of the eyes. The pride of life. We all struggle. Every day. (1 John 2:15-17) What do we do about it? Love God more than things in this world; temporary things … Continue reading Everyone struggles. Talk about it.
Do you trust only what you can see? There's a great spiritual battle raging around us, generally invisible to our eyes and intangible to our hands, but real nonetheless. The forces of evil are fighting every second of every day to devour us. But take heart. Do not be afraid, as we're so often told … Continue reading Daniel 10: Insight into a great spiritual war
"To love something is to see in it the hope of the promise that are in it, which our cynical, tired selves cannot see but which by God's grace we can see... "So when God in the Bible tells us that we are to love our enemies, he is not telling us to love what … Continue reading Love = Growing The Good Things
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are … Continue reading “Overcome evil with good”: Romans 12
Making less of God makes more of me. Do you believe that to be true? A recent story of a conversation with a friend… He asked me if I believed the Bible “literally.” “Why, yes, I do,” I replied. “I’m okay with taking the Bible ‘literally’ (as he phrased it).” Surprised by answer, he asked, … Continue reading Making More of Me.
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." ~Micah 6:8 (NIV).
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. … Continue reading The Warrior’s Psalm
A lesson from 1st John. God is love. We can know God through love. We can see God through love. We cannot know God outside of love. We cannot love without God. “Let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who … Continue reading Love is God
"We make men without chests and expect of them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst. We castrate and bid the geldings be fruitful." ~ CS Lewis. Inputs lead to outputs. Don't fall into the dangerous trap of being more concerned with a personal narrative every … Continue reading What are your inputs?
Be Strong & Courageous! 