Tag Archives: christianity

The First Thing His People Must Do

If my people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Christian Test

From this time many of his disciples turned and walked with him no more. – John 6:66 Every once in a while, I get a student that tells me they can play guitar.  I pull one out and say, “Cool! Show … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Sin Less

For sin shall not have dominion over you; for ye are not under the law, but under grace.  – Romans 6:14 Several years ago, right at a peak of my walk with the Lord, I led a group in Bible study.  I … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Don’t Spend Time Earning It

“Make me like one of your hired servants.”  — Luke 15:19 I am so thankful that this request from the Prodigal Son wasn’t granted.  When you read the story, the father didn’t even allow him to let those rehearsed words escape his … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Learning to Wait

But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount up with wings like eagles.  They shall run and not be weary.  They shall walk and not faint.  – Isaiah 40:31 Tomorrow morning, do you plan on having at least … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

It Isn’t Weird Until You Put All of it On

It Isn’t Weird Until You Put All of it On Put on the whole armor of God.  – Ephesians 6:11-18 My Family was in Nashville around the Holidays last year.  The mall there is the best one that I’ve ever seen.  I say … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

A Good Day to Try it Out

Let the weak say, “I am strong.”  — Joel 3:10 In this verse, the Israelites are preparing for war.  They are calling on God to make their much inferior weapons mightier than the arsenal of the enemy.  They are being commanded not to … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Make Christianity Simple Again

It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. – Acts 15:19 Somehow, Americans have made Christianity seem difficult.  I know a lot of people who say they are Christians.  However, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Over the Top Mercy and Grace

If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them.  – Luke 6:29 This past Tuesday, we saw Les Misérables.  My wife had seen it before, but it was my first time.  The main character, Jean Valjean, is an absolute scoundrel.   He … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Has it Gotten Worse?

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.  – Genesis 6:5 I hear it all the time, I even say it, “This … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment