That’s our great challenge! To continue in the word that Jesus shares, in spirit and in truth. Be the light! Live into the truth! Hold out the Word of Life! Not so much to argue, as to be.
the Word
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But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and,… Read More ›
coffee rings on the word
COFFEE RINGS: I have just two short devotional observations this morning. Both are – I believe – important reminders as we engage yet another new day as people who intend to live like we mean it. First, as we finished breakfast… Read More ›
that beautiful, dangerous, radical, challenging, liberating Bible…
In Thursday’s post (Didn’t my Lord deliver Daniel?) I promised to revisit the William Tyndale story. The Bible translator – burned to death in 1536, was the victim of brute force repression (by church and state) in response to the fear… Read More ›
“the right path” – children’s ministry at its best!
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. – Proverbs 22:6 Every weekend that we share with our faith community here in Wake Forest is positive, full of life, and encouraging. However, if my wife,… Read More ›
transformation and the moving of the Spirit
I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the… Read More ›
Light, Logos, and God’s transforming Love
“Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light… Read More ›
flourishing faith and growing love
“Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 True story: A few minutes ago I sat down at my writing desk to look… Read More ›
code-enforcement versus love (Jesus wins!)
really don’t like getting up early in the morning for meetings. Especially on a Saturday, when the general idea is to start the day slowly. But 6:55 AM is when my men’s small-group Bible study meets, so 6:55 AM is… Read More ›
working on my “towards” (Advent Day-2)
(Note on the art: This week’s header image – the first few days of December – is sampled from several Christmas cards created by Marion Pack. Check out her website at http://www.igleinkart.co.uk; believe me, you’ll be glad that you did.)… Read More ›
