The Four Pillar Virtues of Unity Ephesians 4:2

Bible Study

Ephesians 4:2-3 – “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” God is a God Peace One of God’s name’s in the bible is Jehovah-Shalom which means “Yahweh is peace.”  The Hebrew word “Shalom: means “peace” […]

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The Calling to Which We Have Been Called Ephesians 4:1

Bible Study

 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called – Eph 4:1 What does it mean to “walk worthy of our calling to which we have been called?”  The Puritans would often differentiates between two specific types of callings: the […]

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The Experimental Knowledge of Christ

Book Reviews

Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know Him!” What is an experimental knowledge of Christ? In his sermon “Experimental Knowledge of Christ” Thomas Boston defines an experimental knowledge of Christ as an inner spiritual feeling that comes from hearing and believing about Christ and his truths. It leaves a mark on our souls when we […]

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Our Walk is Our Witness: Ephesians 4:1 Part 3

Bible Study

Our lives are more than just a collection of events; they are stories, testimonies of how we’ve encountered Christ; how we have personally experienced his presence, his strength, his grace in our day to day lives, in the midst of our trials and our sufferings.  This understanding deeply influences our daily walk of faith.  Our […]

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Choices


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life…” Deuteronomy 30:19 Dear Father, As my eyes open this morning in my still darkened bedroom, I am presented with choices. Your outstretched hand offers life and the world’s close-fisted hand offers curses. It would seem obvious that I would be a […]

10/25/2009

Legacy


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

“There before me was a throne…” Revelation 4:2 Awesome, Powerful, Almighty, Everlasting God, How do I approach Your throne? You who sit surrounded by an emerald rainbow so magnificent, my far-flung imagination cannot even begin to capture the image. Lightning and peals of thunder exploding in seismic quakes, colors I’ve yet to discover radiating with […]

10/18/2009

Throne


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

“There before me was a throne…” Revelation 4:2 Awesome, Powerful, Almighty, Everlasting God, How do I approach Your throne? You who sit surrounded by an emerald rainbow so magnificent, my far-flung imagination cannot even begin to capture the image. Lightning and peals of thunder exploding in seismic quakes, colors I’ve yet to discover radiating with […]

10/08/2009

A Love That Will Not Let Me Go


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Have you ever tried to warn someone that the person they were  in love with had some serious flaws? This is a conversation that never  seems to go well because love is blind. You can only stand back and silently wait for the inevitable and  be there to pick up the pieces when it doesn’t […]

10/04/2009

Medicine


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

“He sent forth His word and healed them.” Psalm 107:20 My Father, Thank You for Your healing word. You send it forth from Your holy lips to my heart. Help me take it in. To open up my mouth, breathe and swallow Your prescription for me. Let it go down deep, seeping into the very […]

10/03/2009

Beautiful to Him


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

She sits in gym class, eyes cast down and hair falling forward. Wishing she could be like  ‘them’ but knowing that her hand-me-down tennis shoes and shorts embroidered with another?s name will be her future. Forever living in someone else?s clothes but wishing she could live in someone else?s body. Chips and sodas add pounds […]

09/30/2009

Sick


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

“Lord, the one you love is sick.” John 11:3 Dear Father, My mind keeps wandering to the bedside of two people. My prayers echo those of my sisters from long ago, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” One is so sick we’ve been told that he will probably be with you before this day […]

09/27/2009

Bookstore


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.” Proverbs 4:7 Father, Sometimes life can just be overwhelming. I have been in such a harried form that recently going into a Christian bookstore almost left me in a state of panic. I am in need of answers to some difficult questions and guidance for a rough journey ahead. […]

09/18/2009

Acknowledge


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

“In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:6 Dear Father, How patient You are with the way I pray. Thank You. Many of my prayers are like orders placed at a fast-food window. I drive up, squawk something into the box, move forward to the pick-up window, receive my […]

09/06/2009

Morning


Devotional, Wednesday Woman

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1 O Lord, You are magnificent, marvelous, mighty and beyond description of human words! Your glory sparkled this morning as I lifted my eyes to the heavens. Stepping out into the dark predawn morning I could not help but […]

09/02/2009