Faith of God, pt 2
Faith of God, Pt. 2 When you need more faith, you must look to Jesus. The writer of Hebrews states, “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Heb. 12:2 NKJV Real faith is faith that comes from Christ, imparted to us by grace. Sometimes faith is...
Faith of God, Pt. 1
Faith of God, Pt. 1 There is faith, and then there is faith. Often, our experience with God and His Word enables us to operate as “routine” in kingdom authority and power. In other words, we operate at a level of faith developed over time, which is good and effective...
The Depth of God’s Love
The Depths of God’s Love I was reminded of the well-known Christian hymn Amazing Grace, composed by John Newton in 1779. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see. Newton, a slave trader,...
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 7
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 7 Good soil… some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times! “Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.” (Mark 4:20 NIV) The good soil...
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 6
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 6 As I’ve shared over the past few weeks, God’s Word directs, guides, instructs, and empowers us on our journey with Him. His Word is eternal, and He watches over it to ensure its fulfillment. His Word is alive and active! Embrace the...
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 5
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 5 Continuing our study of the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1-20), this article will begin examining the interpretation of the parable. As I mentioned last week, we have a responsibility to steward God’s Word in our lives. Through...
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 4
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 4 Jesus, His words are Spirit, and they are life (John 6:63). He is the way to the Father (John 14:6), and His words comfort, challenge, and cause change in the hearer. We must actively listen, embrace, and respond to what His Word and...
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 3
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 3 It is vital to recognize that God’s Word is essential for remaining steadfast in Him and experiencing the abundant life that Jesus invites us to as His followers. For example, Paul wrote about our adoption into God’s family through...
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 2
The Power of God's Word, Pt. 2 God’s Word is eternal! Continuing from last week, keep in mind: “The grass withers and the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever.” (Isa. 40:8 NKJV) God’s Word is a “lamp for our feet, and a light on our path.”...
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 1
The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 1 The prophet Isaiah declared a timeless truth, The grass withers and the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. (Isa. 40:8 NKJV) God’s Word is eternal and ageless. For followers of Christ, this brings comfort,...
