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Advent as Preparation and Engagement
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). Advent reminds us to wait and prepare for the Lord’s second coming as we remember how He came in human flesh and dwells with us always.
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Living Sacrifices and Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5)
“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:4-5).
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Prayer, Intercession, and Changing the World
Scripture encourages us to pray for all people: those we love, those we find hard to love, and those whose decisions affect our world.
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St. Thomas: From Honest Doubt to Certain Faith to Fruitful Ministry
“Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'” (John 20:29).
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Reset
Lent gives us an opportunity to lay aside some of the weights in our lives as we aim for a reset in our walk with Jesus.
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Christ Is King
“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11).
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The Words of Christ—John 8:47
“Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God” (John 8:47).
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A Firm Foundation (Matthew 7:24-27)
The story from Matthew 7:24-27 tells of two builders, one wise and one foolish. The wise builder’s house survived a storm due to a solid foundation, while the foolish builder’s house collapsed. This parable illustrates the importance of obeying God’s Word, not just hearing it. It emphasizes the need to act upon the teachings of…
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Fruit and Spiritual Gifts (Matthew 7:21-23)
Matthew 7:21-23 warns about false prophets and the importance of godly character over flashy spiritual gifts. This article emphasizes the significance of the fruit of the Spirit over gifts, cautioning against false anointings and encouraging discernment. Ultimately, salvation comes through faith in Jesus, which bears good fruit.
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Faith and Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)
The fruit of the Spirit is more important than what we say or (apparent) gifts of the Spirit.
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