LOVE IS LIKE FIRE
Peter Riedemann (1506-1556) wrote, “Love is like fire – when it is first kindled in us, small troubles and temptations smother and hinder it; but […]
April 2017
GROWING IN GRACE
“To “grow in grace” means to utilize more and more grace to live by, until everything we do is assisted by grace. Then, whatever we […]
CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE
“It is the nature of circumstances to change and move and sometimes begin again. Like a whirlwind on open prairie, even sunlight changes its temperament […]
THE GOOD FIGHT
The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy and encouraged him to “Fight the good fight of the faith.” Later in the same chapter he says, “I […]
DEFENDING TRUTH
I was meditating on the issue of following on the narrow path and struggling again with the effect of not being narrow minded while on […]
FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT
The life of Jesus is in us by impartation, revelation and participation of His Spirit, the Holy Spirit. This is what makes us “sons of […]
PENETRATION
“Jesus used numerous metaphors to describe the mission of his church: “light,” “salt,” and “leaven” are among the most striking. On the surface these seem […]
CONQUERING AUTHORITY
To be effective disciples we need a certain level of conquering authority in three main areas: Prayer- the authority to move mountains. Proclamation- the authority […]
MANY HAPPY DAYS
“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a […]
YOUR KINGDOM COME
To pray “your kingdom come” is also to pray, my Kingdom go. All other Kingdoms go. This would include any Kingdom that is more important […]