We want to see, but we cannot, now, see the Lord Jesus Christ. But we can love him.
We want to touch and feel, but we cannot, now, touch the Lord Jesus Christ. But we can wait for him and believe in his promise to return.
We want to listen, but we cannot, now, hear his voice. But we can hear the words he taught in person on earth and the words he inspired his apostles and prophets to write in Scripture. And we can hope to hear his words of approval and welcome on the final day. Continue reading
“for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” Php 2.13 ESV.
In some circles of Christians, Philippians 2.12 is a favorite. It is a good and wonderful Bible verse needed to show others the importance of dedicated effort toward salvation. “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,” …
Sometimes, however, a period is added after verse 12 and verse 13 is forgotten. The tendency which separates the two verses comes from an emphasis on human effort divorced from the empowerment that God provides. But the two verses are one sentence. Continue reading
What child has ever asked his father for school clothes or textbooks? If he asked, the dad would give it with great pleasure, for his desire is for his child to study a lot.
Jesus instructs us to ask according to the will of God, as Paul does:
Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.
Romans 10:1 NET Continue reading
Much is made of the military language these days, in light of Iraq and Afghanistan, so I’ll use it too. Continue reading
From the UPLift Choose series, on the maligned subject of “Ambition.” Continue reading
There’s always the temptation to think that we can dabble in sin but not pay for the consequences. Continue reading
