“‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.’” (Jeremiah 29:11) It’s important to have a plan. A plan is like a target. It gives you something to aim at, shoot for, strive after. It offers […]
So What If It’s All Really Turning Out for Good?
November 27, 2012 by
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) And so what if it’s all true? What if it’s all really turning out for good? What if the pain you’re dealing with right now ~ what if the heartache, the hurt, the sadness, the sorrow […]
The Truth Is Out There?
January 20, 2011 by
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32; NKJV) If there’s anything I’ve learned (and noticed) while serving the Lord is there is just a whole lot of mis-appropriation, application and interpretation of the Bible (God’s Word). Take for instance the above verse. How many of you have […]
8 Responses to Christ’s Call
January 17, 2011 by
There are many responses to the call of Christ. The Scripture presents us a number of examples. Jesus says, “Follow Me,” and some men and women… 1. Are unwilling to (Matthew 22:3)2. Pay no attention (Matthew 22:5a)3. Go their own way (Matthew 22:5b)4. Don’t realize the cost (Matthew 8:19-20)5. Prioritize family commitments (Matthew 8:21-22)6. Are […]
Christ Follower or Christian?
June 3, 2010 by
“‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.’” (Mark 8:34b) There’s a lot of talk about being a “Christ follower” these days. “I’m a Christ follower,” people say. (It used to be Christian.) I think with the change of jargon (not that I’m against […]
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