- 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 . . .
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Tag Archives: unity of the Spirit
That They May Be One
An impossible standard? Perhaps. But Jesus not only doubles down on it, He triple downs, and even quadruple downs. If repetition is emphasis, then the Spirit is shouting this morning. “And I am no longer in the world, but they … Continue reading
Posted in John
Tagged Christian unity, church unity, disunity, division in the church, unity of the Spirit
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Bless
Short thought this morning . . early morning grandkids have a way of cutting into your “be still and know” time . . . Love it! Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, … Continue reading
Hard Conversations
I think the church is being stretched. I think in this season everyone, everywhere is being stretched. But if anyone should have their “ears on” and head in the game about the opportunity to re-think and re-calibrate a thing or … Continue reading
Posted in 2Timothy
Tagged Christian unity, church unity, gospel community, love one another, showing grace, unity of the Spirit
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Next To
What I recall from most couples I’ve met who have talked of taking on home renovation projects together, is that while they may have saved some money, they stressed their marriage. Whether tiling together, painting together, or hanging pictures together, … Continue reading
Posted in Nehemiah
Tagged Christian unity, church unity, disunity, meeting together, on mission together, unity of the Spirit
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My Tribe
Continuing to read in Joshua. Continuing to think about the Levites. Yesterday, I wondered what it was like to watch the other tribes be allotted their inheritance in the promised land and for your tribe’s name never to come up … Continue reading
Posted in Joshua
Tagged Christian unity, church unity, gospel community, the church, the people of God, unity of the Spirit
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Doesn’t Have To Be the Loneliest Number
One . . . One . . . One! So the bell peals as I read this morning. So the drum beats out the rhythm. The repetition unmistakable. And the band of my youth had it wrong. One doesn’t have … Continue reading
Posted in John
Tagged Christian unity, church unity, doing church, love one another, unity of the Spirit
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Not Meant to Walk Alone
Chewing on the first part of Ephesians 4 this morning, verses 1 through 16. And what hits me is that what I have so often read as something directed toward me, is actually, I think, more directed toward we. I … Continue reading
Posted in Ephesians
Tagged a worthy walk, God's building program, the body of Christ, unity of the Spirit
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Bless
As part of a class we teach at our church, we say that, among other things, a church member is one who aspires to be a “unifying member.” Someone who understands that we are to be “eager”, or “make every effort”, … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged church unity, love one another, the church, unity of the Spirit
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Go Where the Blessing Is!
It’s been years and years since I read Blackaby’s book, Experiencing God. Can’t say this about every book, but with that one, some things really stuck. One of the principles which I’ve never forgotten went something like this: If you … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged blessing, church unity, doing church, love one another, the church, the saints, unity of the Spirit
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True Companion
At best, he’s a bit player. A walk-on in a stage production. A cameo appearance in a movie. Doesn’t have a speaking part. Name’s not even listed in the credits. You barely notice him. He’s a no name. But this … Continue reading
Posted in Philippians
Tagged church unity, reconciliation, the body of Christ, unity of the Spirit
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