"You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom." (Matt 5:10, MSG)Who do we prefer to deal with: Committed or uncommitted individuals? Some believers like to have one foot in God's kingdom...
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he...
"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage." (Matt 5:13, MSG)A few weeks ago...
"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a...
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." (Matt 5:17, NIV2)Have you ever had a dream that you wished would come true? I sure have had many. One of my dearest dreams was when I was in my...
Remember Matthew 5:17: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." (Matt 5:17, NIV2)Fulfilment leads way beyond the letter of the law. Love supraceeds the written code: "A new command I give...
I had never heard anything like it. During an elder's meeting, a disagreement occurred. The pastor was far from happy. In fact he was boiling mad with steam pouring from his nostrils. If looks could kill, the elder in disagreement with him would be dead on his feet....