Today’s Scripture: Galatians 1:1 (ESV): Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— Paul made it clear who defined him as an apostle, didn’t he? Jesus and God the Father and not man define who we are. Paul asks a great question in Galatians 1:10: For am I now seeking ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus loves me.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? (ESV) Ok, sing along. Jesus loves me this I know for the bible tells me so… Do you now where in the bible it tells you so? One of the specific places is here today in Romans ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek Jesus.
What kinds of chain of events become possible when we seek Jesus? As I read Matthew 28 this morning I witnessed some amazing things that happened as a result of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary seeking after Jesus at the tomb. The saw a mighty Angel. This Angel of God said to them "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I surrender all.
Can’t you just hear the song? Can’t you hear the heart and passion? “All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give, I will ever love and trust Him, in His is presence daily live. I surrender all.” Listening to several versions as I write and my heart cries out that I really do want to surrender all! Why am I so stubborn and weak? God took me ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: LORD increase our knowledge of You.
This changes everything. I have been stopped in my tracks and shaken by how wrong I have been; way wrong maybe polar opposite wrong. The only “change” is my perspective, my knowledge and my understanding. How did I get here? Have you ever heard that the teacher learns more than the student? I took a challenge from a man I have never met but feel ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus gives me life more abundantly.
Like the blind man in John 9:25, all I can tell you is: “One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see." I can not explain it and I am not great at debating it. The are millions of people today who still like to challenge the belief in Jesus as the Son of God and that is no different than two thousand years ago. Just as with the blind man ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Imitate God.
Ephesians 5:1 the source of today’s affirmation states: Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. (NKJ) I struggle with that invisible switch. That switch that flips so quickly between imitating God and being a jerk. From holy to hellish in a flash. The switch that flips from complete darkness to light. Which side of the switch is ... Continue Reading »