Tag: Romans 8
Sighs too deep for words
Hope because Christ has interceded #TheFirstWeekofAdvent
Love God, love God’s world: co-creators in the redemption business
entropy, the gospel, and transformation…
Golf, Grace, & Fundamentalism
“If God is for us…” in life and in death
living victory in a messed up world
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? – Psalm 56:3-4 “I have told you these things, so that in me … Continue Reading living victory in a messed up world
a sweeping victory!
That’s how life should be. Teamwork; engaging the challenges and the opportunities together; mutual encouragement; building one another up; always moving forward toward the goal, enjoying the journey; being strong where another is weak; making the best out of any situation…
the secret to deep, sustainable, joy…
engaging our calling as disciples of Jesus, and living out God’s purposes in our day to day lives – now that is satisfaction, that is meaningful, that is rewarding.
“You can’t improvise unless you have something to improvise from”
Who will separate us from Christ’s love? Will we be separated by trouble, or distress, or harassment, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? But in all these things we win a sweeping victory through the one who loved us. – Romans 8:35,37 CEB I’ve shared before how vitally important … Continue Reading “You can’t improvise unless you have something to improvise from”
Rebekah’s healing (when freedom works hand in hand with law) #Romans8
The structure of religious practice plays an important role in providing a directive framework where my relationship with Jesus can grow.
“Jesus came for all the ornaments…”
Elements of this story have been kicking around for years; not only is it one of my favorites, but it gets updated every Advent. This year’s twist may be one of the best. The story started somewhere around 2005, when my friend Tim brought home an endearingly freakish Christmas tree … Continue Reading “Jesus came for all the ornaments…”
God’s favorite people: who’s “in” and who’s “out”?
Any person – without exception and without demonstrable credentials in law-keeping – is welcome to walk with Jesus.
breathtaking landscape architecture and living as redeemed people…
My faith tells me that God is the Creator, but also that God gave human beings the responsibility, the intelligence, and the imagination to take care of this good Earth. When God’s work and our grateful response come together, then the result is always wonderful.
Worship, promise, belief, and drone photography!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all … Continue Reading Worship, promise, belief, and drone photography!
some introspection and an explanation
There’s a verse in the Old Testament that tells a story all by itself. “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him” (Genesis 5:24). What a great summary of a life. If someone is able to say that about me, in response to how I live, then I believe I will have lived well.
