- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
-
Recent Meals
The Buffet (Past Meals)
1Chronicles 1Corinthians 1John 1Kings 1Peter 1Samuel 1Thessalonians 1Timothy 2Chronicles 2Corinthians 2John 2Kings 2Peter 2Samuel 2Thessalonians 2Timothy 3John Acts Amos Colossians Daniel Deuteronomy Ecclesiastes Ephesians Esther Exodus Ezekiel Ezra Galatians Genesis Habakkuk Haggai Hebrews Hosea Isaiah James Jeremiah Job John Jonah Joshua Jude Judges Lamentations Leviticus Luke Malachi Mark Matthew Micah Nahum Nehemiah Numbers Philemon Philippians Proverbs Psalms Revelation Roman Romans Ruth Song of Solomon Titus Uncategorized Zechariah ZephaniahPast Meals
Tag Archives: faith
The Bondage of Self-Justification
Found a sin to avoid as I read in the Gospel of Luke this morning (20:25-29). One to be on guard against. One, if I’m honest, I’ve been trapped by too many times to count. The guy was a lawyer. … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged faith, imputed righteousness, justification, justified by faith, righteousness, self-righteousness
Leave a comment
A Firm Foundation
Reminded this morning that building a firm foundation doesn’t prevent a flood. “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and does them, I will … Continue reading
Have Faith in God
Honestly, for me they can be kind of uncomfortable verses to hover over. They’re verses about faith and prayer . . . audacious prayer and unwavering faith. Prayer that involves moving mountains and faith that doesn’t doubt it will happen. … Continue reading
Posted in Mark
Tagged faith, God's work in us, Holy Spirit, led by the Spirit, prayer, working out our salvation
Leave a comment
The Bottom Line in a Crisis of Faith
This morning I was reminded in 1Corinthians 13 that “now we see in a mirror dimly” and only “know in part.” If that’s true of us who have the inspired Word and the indwelling Spirit, how much more was that … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged faith, God's promises, Promises of God, suffering, The promises of God, trials
Leave a comment
Even the Fringe of His Garment
Mark’s language seems to paint a somewhat frenetic, if not chaotic, situation. People running about “the whole region” at Gennesaret, grabbing up the sickbeds of infirm loved ones and friends, and then rushing to where they anticipated Jesus would be. … Continue reading
Do Not Fear, Only Believe
They were the words he had hoped he would never hear. The words he had done everything he could think of to avoid. He would give up everything, even his good standing among the religious elite, if could only find … Continue reading
Let Grace Reign!
Sin is like a spreading disease. Grace like a covering cure. Sin, like yeast, starts at the place where it is introduced and then dispenses itself and permeates everything that touches it leading to death. Grace is sourced outside of … Continue reading
Posted in Romans
Tagged all sufficient grace, eternal life, faith, God's grace, grace, imputed righteousness, redeeming grace
Leave a comment
