Luke 7:36-50 (ESV) 36 One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 and standing […]
Category: salvation
You Were There
It happened one night In the middle of day. On a hill they call Calvary. They stripped me Beat me And hung me on a tree Those were the least things they did, You see, they hung me there Not only in pain, But also in shame and disgrace. My Father couldn’t even look. […]
He Calls You By Name
That’s my grandson, Channing. He loves the beach and swimming and all of the creatures that live in the “fish water” as he calls it. We were recently talking to him about his soon coming baby brother or sister and asked him what he wanted to name the baby. Without hesitation he announced, “Starfish!” Of […]
The Body of Christ
The true Body of Christ really is one Body. We do not experience life apart from one another, at least not in reality. Sometimes, especially in our modern culture we manufacture independence. I say it this way because God’s word says, “But now [as things really are] there are many parts [different limbs and organs], […]
The Ministry of Identification
Knowing who we are in Christ, understanding our true identity, is vital. It is from this firm foundation that we gain the confidence of a son or daughter and the intimacy of a friend of God. Without the understanding of our true identity we are left vulnerable to the lies and accusations of the enemy. […]
Hardheaded for the Gospel
Ezekiel 3:9 I will make your forehead like the hardest stone, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people. This is the scripture I woke up hearing in my mind this morning. I’m also a very visual thinker so the image above is […]
This Means War
It is God who has delivered us out of the dominion (jurisdiction, rule, authority) of darkness, and has transferred us into the Kingdom of His dearly-loved Son. Colossians 1:13 Sometimes in our attempt to explain the miracle of salvation our culture has missed part of the soul shaking reality that when […]
What’s Love Got to do With it?
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Deuteronomy 6:5 This was the first commandment, and according to Jesus it summed up all ten. That simplifies it, but it doesn’t make it any easier. Jesus preached a simple gospel that is most […]
Chosen for Sacrifice
12 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send […]
Living The Call 