Promises: Teach Truth
“I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with my eye on you, I will give counsel.” (Psalm 32:8, CSB) Revelation is more than the last book…
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Promises: Strength to Serve
“So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord of Armies.” (Zechariah 4:6,…
Promises: Keep and Protect
“I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by your name that you have given…
Promises: Answered Prayer
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7, CSB) Spoilers. Most folks hate spoilers…
Promises: God’s Presence
“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14, CSB) We are so used to being separated from God that we often fail to expect…
Promises: Eternal Life
“For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John…
Promises: The Promise of Christ’s Blood
“The blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7b, CSB) There is freedom in that promise. We don’t strive to repay the penalty because of…
Promises: The Promise Keeper
I promise. The weight of those words greatly depends on who is speaking. There is much to doubt when a politician utters them. We know well those in our lives…
Corinthian Controversies: The Final One
The Final controversy Paul addresses in his first letter shouldn’t be controversial for believers. Paul begins, “Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel I…
Corinthian Controversies: Tongues and Prophecy
In Paul’s list of nine spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7-11), two top the rest on the controversy scale. We’re good with words of wisdom, knowledge, and discerning of spirits. Faith,…
Are We There Yet?
Are we there yet? How many times have we said or heard that phrase? The cliché occurrence is a child going with their parents to someplace special. But how often…
Corinthian Controversies: Pursue Love
The bride was radiant. The groom was resplendent. They looked deeply into each other’s eyes as the minister read this familiar passage. “If I speak with the tongues of mankind…