christianity
-
THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (4/7)
When Religion Condemns Obedience Scripture: Matthew 15:1–14 “Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.” — Matthew 15:6 There is something terribly troubling about religious people becoming so devoted to their traditions that they… Continue reading
-
THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (2/7)
Caution, this could be hazardous to the mindset of religious bigots. When Obedience Becomes Embarrassing Scripture: Hosea 1:2–3 “Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the… Continue reading
-
THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (1/7)
Caution, this series should not be read by the religious legalists. When God Offends Our Sensibilities Scripture: Isaiah 20:1–6 “And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.” — Isaiah 20:2 Imagine seeing a respected prophet of God walking through town… Continue reading
-
Whose Child Are You?
Ephesians 4:32–5:7 There is a striking contrast in Paul’s appeal to the Ephesian believers. He speaks of two very different identities: “dear children” of God (5:1) and “sons of disobedience” (5:6). These are more than titles. They describe two fundamentally… Continue reading
-
LIVE RISEN
LIVE RISEN Living the Life Christ Died to Give Us Romans 6:4 — “Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so… Continue reading
-
THE SOURCE OF OUR AUTHORITY
Faith Is Not Confidence in What We Possess, but in the One Who Provides It Scripture: Mark 9:28–29; Luke 9:1–6, 37–42 “So He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure… Continue reading
-
ALL OF IT
“Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross,… Continue reading
-
THE VALLEY IS REAL, BUT SO IS THE SHEPHERD
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.”Psalm 23:4 Although a cute acrostic for FEAR, False Evidence Appearing Real tends to be more about denial and… Continue reading
-
I WILL FEAR NO EVIL
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me…”Psalm 23:4 David does not say there is nothing to fear. He is walking through a valley. Darkness surrounds… Continue reading
-
LIVING THE NEW LIFE
EPHESIANS 4:25–32 Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:25–32 are intensely practical. He tells us to put away lying, control anger, stop stealing, guard our words, put away bitterness, and become kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. That means the Christian life is not… Continue reading
