What happens when the written wordis devoid of spirit. Photo by Gemma Evans on Unsplash [God] has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant — not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but Spirit gives life.2Corinthians 3:6 NIV Deadly interpretations. The written word, in and of itself, is dead. Lifeless. The… Continue reading Dead Letters
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The Power of Light
The greatness of God. Photo from Pexels by Saya Kimura For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this… Continue reading The Power of Light
Grace
The work of God. You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus... 2Timothy 2:1 ESV Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com God's work. Grace is the work of God. The original Greek translated as grace: charis. charis -- 1 grace. 1A that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm,… Continue reading Grace
is it finished…?
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Luke 23:33 NRSV Jesus... God in the flesh... nailed to a cross... "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:30 NASB Jesus...… Continue reading is it finished…?
a universal thirst…
O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 NRSV We all thirst... have a soul-desire to be filled... satisfied... comforted... Yet few of us realize what it is our souls thirst for...… Continue reading a universal thirst…