The Problem of Blessing
The opening chapter of the book of Exodus presents a problem. It's not just any problem, it's a big problem. The entire family of God, the chosen people, are being held captive …
The opening chapter of the book of Exodus presents a problem. It's not just any problem, it's a big problem. The entire family of God, the chosen people, are being held captive …
I love the story of when Jesus heals the paralytic in Mark 2:1–12. In this story, Jesus' popularity has grown to the point where there are so many people coming …
From My Utmost for His Highest; July 30 (Oswald Chambers, emphasis original) Jesus did not commit Himself unto them … for He knew what was in man. John 2:24–25 Disillusionment means that there are …
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. — Matthew 16:25 I continue to be amazed by the depth of …
From My Utmost for His Highest Have you the slightest reliance on any thing other than God? Is there a remnant of reliance left on any natural virtue, any set of circumstances? …
One of my favorite stories from the Gospels is when Jesus calms the storm while on the boat with his disciples on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35–41). The storm …
I know I've been posting a lot of Oswald Chambers lately, but it's SO good that I can't help but share more. This is one of the best ones I've …
Until Jesus returns, there will always be evil and hatred in the world. This is the human condition. People will always have bitterness and hatred in their hearts as long …
I'm on vacation (Outer Banks, NC). So here's a great devo from the classically dependent Oswald Chambers. Judge not, that ye be not judged. –Matthew 7:1. Jesus says regarding judging—Don’t. The average Christian …
Forgiveness (and forgivingness) is at the heart of the gospel. We can only truly love when we accept forgiveness. Forgiveness releases in us the capacity to be free from condemnation …