Tag Archives: the flesh

Frustrated, Comforted, Exhilarated

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Pete

Honestly, as I read this familiar passage again, I wish I could say it is reflective of my distant past rather than all too descriptive of my frustrating present. Again I nod my head, able to relate far more than … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get It . . . But Get It

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Pete

In one sense, I just I don’t get it. But in another sense, I do — and that scares me. This morning, I read of the rebellion of Korah in Numbers 16 and I couldn’t help but whisper to myself, … Continue reading →

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Free To Be a Debtor

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Pete

Lots of terms come to mind to describe the believer like . . . well, like believer. Or saint. Or brother or sister. Child of God. Disciple. Redeemed. New creation. You get the idea. And I’m sure we could add … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the Indulgence of the Flesh

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Pete

The Judaizers said it could only happen if they got back to the law, watched what they ate and drank, observed the festival days, and started observing the real Sabbath again. The Gnostics said it would take something far more … Continue reading →

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More Grace

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Pete

His letter is written to “the twelve tribes in the Dispersion.” So James’ epistle was penned for believers but with a particular Hebrew flavor. Maybe not surprising given that it’s thought this could be the first NT book written, and … Continue reading →

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