Category Archives: 1Corinthians

The Mind of Christ

Honestly, it’s a dynamic I most often take for granted. A reality that doesn’t evoke the awe it should as frequently as it should. It’s been in play for around 34 years. It’s easy for it to simply become second … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Guiltless

Started in on 1Corinthians this morning. I’ve read the letter before. I know what’s coming. That this body of believers had its “issues,” is kind of an understatement. That there was a bit of dysfunction in the family becomes evident … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Blessed Eyes and Blessed Ears

Many are the benefits of God’s grace. If God extended nothing but mercy for our sin, forgiving our sins on the merit of the once for all paid sacrifice of His Son that would be more than enough to thank … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians, Matthew | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

It Makes a Big Difference!

What we believe should impact how we behave. Thus, we seek to “rightly divide the word” so that we can rightly navigate the world . . . we commit to sound doctrine, not to boast in what we know, but … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Leave a comment

His Blessed Appearance

It is good to give thanks to the LORD,      to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your steadfast love in the morning,      and Your faithfulness by night, to the music of the … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Leave a comment

The Purpose of Our Gathering

Little is the time I spend these days trying to come up with the definitive position on whether or not the spiritual gift of tongues is for today. But there was a time when I was on the verge of … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Leave a comment

Wait For One Another

There are a number of them . . . commands we refer to as the “one anothers.” Love one another . . . forgive one another . . . admonish one another . . . encourage one another . . … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Leave a comment

Fine Dining

Our fellowship’s practice is to remember the LORD in the taking of the bread and the cup once a month. But this month will be a “three communion month” for me. As a church body we “proclaimed the Lord’s death” … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Leave a comment

My “Whatever Condition”

Discontentment . . . I wonder how much time, money, and resource goes into battling discontentment. People not happy with their current situation bent on changing it. People frustrated at where they’re at, or how things are playing out, so … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Leave a comment

No Chin

It’s known around these parts (aka my home) as the “chin of disapproval.” Over the years, bringing up five daughters, working with kids in youth groups and camp settings, my wife has perfected it. Often, it was all that was … Continue reading

Posted in 1Corinthians | Leave a comment