Because God is extreme to the nth degree – God requires an extreme type of relationship from us. Once we get born again, we will continue growing deeply, naturally, into further maturity in Christ.
Growing into our natural new life in Christ
Growing is what should be happening after we are “born again”, Paul says. The natural response to Christ is to grab hold of the good soil – and flourish. Ephesians 1 is about flourishing, germinating naturally, sprouting strong and stable.
You are all wrong, Jesus said
Are you tipping the scales to get what you want? Maybe using the wrong scales? “You are all wrong
because you know neither the Scriptures [which teach the resurrection] nor the power of God [for He is able to raise the dead].”
I stomped the mud puddle
It was not so nasty a word
What a privilege God gives us
It cost God to make us His children of privilege. Jesus made this privilege possible for all who come to Him – not just to some, but to all peoples. Some do reject Him (Hebrews 4:6). Their choice. It is a choice, to receive Him or not. Have you accepted salvation in Christ?
Make Self Talk… God Talk. It goes on and on and on
Speaking to God silently inside your mind: God-Talk… is praying to God without voicing it out loud. “Self Talk” and “God Talk”- He sees into your thoughts, your feelings, your intentions, your falseness or genuineness, your honesty or lies, what you really are inside of your mind and heart.”
What decides and settles your burning questions?
What decides and settles your burning questions? Questions and answers. The options are limitless, it feels like. The media is chock-full of conflicting advice. Everything around us is changing so fast these days. We are bombarded with new knowledge. And yet we know so little. How on earth are we to make good, wise, decisions […]
About Time
Photo: Not even Albert Einstein understood “time”. This article is a series, a guide to “time” in the Bible. In God’s Home Heaven — “time” will be no more. We all know too well that – here and now… time marches on. I continually must just “rest” in Him, not rely on my limited thinking, […]
Living between two opinions
1 Kings 18:21 “Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal [is God], follow him.” Now is the time to speak up, answer, share your faith, tell the truth. With evil right in front of our eyes, around […]
Things of God
…setting my mind on things of God Colossians 3:2 Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value]. Matthew 16:23 But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to […]
What is proper among saints
Ephesians 5:1-3. “Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; 2 and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to […]
We must seek after God
Peace within our own boundaries is not guaranteed. It is so important in these days that we all draw near to God, and pray. We must seek after God, while He yet can be found. Deuteronomy 4:29 “…seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your […]
The Triumph of Evil
Evil has been beating good frequently ever since the Creation of our tiny earth world. It just did it again (January 7, 2021). Evil won the day. Big, evil events have often splattered history: Eve fell for the Serpent’s lies Adam fell for the seduction of Eve’s greed and envy Man’s wanton sinfulness went worldwide […]
At death – we put on immortality
In God’s Home Heaven, we who followed Jesus on earth — will all be truly INVINCIBLE, living in incorruptible, immortal bodies – like Jesus had when He was resurrected. v50 “Now I say this, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God….”
Jesus watches over you very carefully
“When winds are raging o’er the upper ocean,
And billows wild contend with angry roar,
‘Tis said, far down beneath the wild commotion,
That peaceful stillness reigneth evermore.”
How to Live On Christ – by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Many Christians are satisfied if they are doing something —others wish to feel sure that they are doing much; but few admit the obligation, or make serious efforts, to do all they can.
Deluding activity of error
Interesting, the meaning of the biblical term “deluding influence”. It means: “an activity of error”. “God [b is sending] will send upon them [c an activity of error] a deluding influence….” – 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Have you been misled into “an activity of error” recently?… by your pastor at your church, or online, or by […]
Liking Jesus
“Following Jesus” versus “Liking Jesus” I doubt Jesus likes Facebook much. Especially now (2020) – where faceless Facebook minions are actually censoring Christian conservative thought. [The Christian Post reported this about Facebook, – Facebook shuts down Christian ministry’s page with no explanation. – Source: 0% Soon]. I find it totally amazing that companies censor so […]
Being 100% given-over to Jesus
Being faithful to Jesus – that is what we want, right? Being faithful – when the Rapture happens? (I really want to go on that ride!) I live for Jesus, and that is why I live with confidence. How ’bout you? Jesus warned us not to be dishonest with Him There are “tares” (weeds; the […]
Jesus warned us not to be dishonest with Him
Your Lifestyle… is what you do day in and day out. Jesus warned us to not be dishonest with Him. Read: Sincerity and Truth 1. If you choose to accept Jesus as your Savior, then follow Him with all that you are. Following Him is the natural thing to do — if you were actually […]
Run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us
“run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us” – Hebrews 12:1 All the runners run There are many ways to run a race. We can run to win, or we can unconsciously run to lose. Are you winning in your race? “seize the prize and make it yours!” The Christian […]
Acting with your heart, soul, strength, and with your mind
The other day I read some Christian’s criticism, saying it was entirely ridiculous that someone (like me?) would think that voting a certain way could lead one to Hell. Well, lets stop right there. Think about it: Are you… Voting while set on God’s will, His values and His purposes? Does your voting matter – […]
The secret of facing both plenty and hunger, abundance and need
Are you going through difficult times today? The Apostle Paul went through just about anything and everything that life could throw at him. And he came out of each one – stronger. Through all the trials and testing, he came out the other end of it and said, “I have learned the secret…” of how […]
“The God to whom I belong and whom I worship”
“the God to whom I belong and whom I worship” – Acts 27:33 English Standard Version Anglicised Paul said he belonged to God. Do you? Do you “belong” to Jesus? Have you given yourself 100% to Jesus? “The God” of Creation, who then gave His Son to a death on the cross on our […]
Like gold dust streaming from my heart
There is gold dust all around – at jeweler work places. Read how gold dust is spreading everywhere from jewelers gold works. Fascinating. We too spread God’s gold, streaming fruit of the Spirit from deep inside our insides, like spreading gold dust, touching upon others wherever we go. Wow. I want this. I want this inside […]
Good policies vs. Bad policies
At the end of his article, gently pointing out the error of his friend’s advice (John Piper), Wayne Grudem outlines two very contrasting lists of what will happen as a result of this election on November 3, 2020 — with Trump winning or with Biden winning. Very interesting. The results will be dramatically different. “Birds […]
A no vote for either side – gives away your chance to choose with love
With the most impacting voting opportunity EVER in history, the highly respected John Piper said basically: do not vote for either side. (in “Policies, Persons, and Paths to Ruin”) Here is a terrifically clear-headed, biblical answer (a scolding counter) to Piper’s absurd “no vote” advice. A respectful response to my friend John Piper about voting […]
Presidential Election – special series
Election Year 2020 “God [b is sending] will send upon them [c an activity of error] a deluding influence….” – 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Is this the year…? The Dems: Here you can download the 2020 Democrat Party Platform: What the Newly Approved Democratic Party Platform Actually … The Repubs: Compare with what the 2016 Republican […]
Voting while set on God’s will, His values and His purposes
Quite a thorny issue, voting. This passage in Mark 8:27-38 seems to be a very good ethic for Christians as they vote. It is extremely important to vote wisely, since our country is at a crossroads as never before in history. As a true follower (as in truly born again) – I innately desire God’s […]
Mutual conversation
Good talk is fun! Put simply: It involves your mouth voicing words with your brain full on, your heart tuned to “nice“, and another talker involved – some listening ear understanding you, involved mutually in the conversation. If there is no understanding – then there is no communication. If it’s not mutual, then there is […]
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