Jesus said, "You're asking the wrong question. You're looking for someone to blame. There is no such cause-effect here. Look instead for what God can do. ..." John 9:3 The Message Oh...! How often we want to blame someone else... and not take responsibility for our neglect... our choice... our stubbornness... in a situation... or circumstance...… Continue reading blame…
Category: Forgiveness
temptation…
But one is tempted by one's own desire, being lured and enticed by it; then when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death. Do not be deceived, my beloved. James 1:14-16 NRSV All too often... we don't want to take responsibility… Continue reading temptation…
forgiven..
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. Titus 3:3 NIV Reflecting on a conversation about forgiveness... and the words spoken about not feeling forgiven... I process the truth about sin... You and I have been lied to. We have been deceived. ... I want… Continue reading forgiven..
love like Him…
"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." --Jesus John 15:12 ESV We are called to... love like Him... As I write these words... I remember the acronym for being HOLY... Hope-full Obedient Love like Him You are chosen… live like it… Part of pursing holiness... is learning to love… Continue reading love like Him…
the beginning of good news…
In the morning quiet... I'm led to Mark... I'm struck by the words... The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ... The beginning of the good news of Jesus... Mark's desire... the desire set on his heart by God... was to tell the story... of this Good News... Read with me... Mark 1:1-8 ... to see... to hear... this… Continue reading the beginning of good news…