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When You Need The Way, Truth, and Life
Jesus said “I am the way of the truth and the life and no one comes to the father except by me.” I think there are some things that get lost in the focus on the second half of that statement. I want to focus on the first part in such a way that it doesn't negate the rest.
# Not My Emperor?
#notmypresident #notmyking #notmyemperor What would Jesus Tweet? What did Jesus do? 1 Peter answers both questions, and tells us what we should do too.
Jesus As Savior and Example
Jesus' sacrifice for sin makes it possible to receive His gifts. His example for Godly living leads us to daily following in His steps. What does this look like?
Lent - The Most Free Slaves
You have given up all of your own freedoms and say, "I now fully, completely surrender to You." And that's why we use the word, "Lord."
Lent - Our Identity, Walk, and Work
Our identity, who we are, what we are in Christ and our walk, which is our active relationship with him, how we live our lives are tied up in walk is work.
Lent - Sufficiency
God's sufficiency is learned, not earned. God offers above and beyond in Jesus. Our belief is sufficient to God for our salvation. But it always bears fruit in actions.
Lent - Temptation
Temptation and testing are two sides of the same coin. Satan wants to see you fail. God wants to see you succeed. Here are some thoughts to help you succeed with the Lord.
Epiphany - Living Sacrifices
There's nothing we can offer God that He needs. So you could say we're offering Him nothing. But that nothing is also everything, isn't it?
Epiphany - Let Your Light Shine
God's love is also completely given over to us through Jesus. So we have this dark and we have this light and this light is not a light that we can obtain ourselves. It is a light that God has to give us.
Epiphany - The Good News
Do you take God's mission for you with the appropriate weights and at the right time? Do you give God’s mission for you the appropriate attention, looking for those who are leaning forward? Do you give God’s mission for you the right tone that reflects God’s heart for people?