Let me say right off that the “inspiration” for the first half of this post came from author, blogger, and speaker, Frank Viola and his message “The First Relationship.” I have never met Frank and only started reading his books and listening… Continue Reading
For years, I’ve read the scripture in Romans 12:1 that informs believers to be a “living sacrifice.” Almost seems like an oxymoron! Usually sacrifices are killed, so how can a sacrifice be living? The two seem incongruous, yet that’s what… Continue Reading
I have only been a father for as long as my oldest son has been alive (some 27 years, 5 months, and 29 days!) Yet, even with all those years of experience, I still consider myself somewhat of a “novice.” My dad… Continue Reading
A good friend of mine, Jeff Donaldson, is the worship leader at our church, Bethel Church, Choctaw. (By the way, I would recommend you follow him on Twitter @jeffofbethel). He wrote a song “Sacrifice” that is absolutely amazing. I had no… Continue Reading
“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.” (Ephesians 1:5; NLT). Ever since I read this… Continue Reading
The only remedy for your flesh, is for you to walk in the Spirit. Think about that for just a minute and then contemplate this question; What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? Galatians 5:25 states: “Since we live… Continue Reading
I am convinced that most all sin or disobedience in our lives is rooted in selfishness. It is selfishness that elevates our needs, wants, and desires above others and especially above God. It is selfishness, especially in the life of the Christian,… Continue Reading
“We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” (2 Corinthians 4:7 NLT). This… Continue Reading
“We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” — 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NLT).… Continue Reading
In another post, How To Be The Biggest Loser, I gave you seven reasons why Israel didn’t enter the promised land and showed you why too often we lose out on God’s blessings because we act like Israel acted. On… Continue Reading