- 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)
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Tag Archives: gospel power
Put Me to the Test
I don’t know if I have ever actually finished my annual reading plan on the last day of the year (after all, my reading plan says I should have finished it five days ago). But Christmas and end of year … Continue reading
Posted in Malachi
Tagged faithfulness, gospel power, keep on keepin' on, living for Christ, Promises of God, trusting God, Wholeheartedly
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Healing the Unhealable
Funny, the places in Scripture that, kind of out of nowhere, overwhelm you. Holy writ accentuated by the Holy Spirit so that it wholly washes over you. Already primed for thanksgiving this morning, but didn’t expect fuel for the fire … Continue reading
Posted in Hosea
Tagged gospel power, no sin too great, our Healer, thanksgiving, the cross
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Does Jesus Know?
We know it’s not about our works. But reminded this morning that He knows it is! “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of Him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation
Tagged a worthy walk, God knows, God's omniscience, gospel power, known of God, more than conquerors, overcomers
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That Brother
It’s a command to obey. A long, protracted, extensively argued, command to obey. And honestly, the more you chew on 1John 4:7-21, the less wiggle room there is to let yourself off the hook and just “mostly obey.” Beloved, let … Continue reading
A Rebuke and An Encouragement
Truth be known, when the going get’s tough, I tend to get tough, too. When the heat is on, I have a propensity to harden. When I’m being tested, often I get testy. When I feel the seemingly relentless pressure … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged a worthy walk, Christian unity, gospel power, hard heart, hard times, love one another, the family of God
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Standing, Striving, and Suffering
Hovering over the last few verses of Philippians 1 this morning. And as I do, a quote from Benjamin Franklin that I used years and years ago as part of a team building exercise at work comes to mind: “We … Continue reading
Posted in Philippians
Tagged Christian unity, church unity, gospel power, perseverance, suffering
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Obedient From The Heart
Lots of thought provoking stuff in my readings this morning. Still don’t know that I have the complex relationship between God and Balaam figured out (Num. 22). But I’m pretty sure the angel of the LORD standing in the road … Continue reading
Posted in Romans
Tagged gospel power, imputed righteousness, obedience, response of faith
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