perspective and training for the life of the Spirit
Here is a questions someone asked me on Twitter. It’s time to wrestle with our understanding of God once more. Are you ready to let your brain hurt? I’d appreciate your comments. Question: What are your thoughts on Psalm 5:5? Just got into a heated debate about it. Have any resources? Answer: Psalm 5:5 says: Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence, for you hate all who do evil. First off we need to take every verse in [...] Read more »
Here’s a series of questions from a reader on the history of Jesus. I hope I wasn’t too sarcastic. Question: What nationality and colour was Jesus Christ? What language was Jesus Christ speaking. Where was Jesus Christ between 13yrs and 30yrs. Who was the wife of Jesus? How many children did Jesus christ bore with his wife. Remember these quote “Don’t cry for me but for yourselves and your children” The words from a caring father,husband and son. Answer: Jesus [...] Read more »
I so enjoy the questions I get everyday. You can reach me with yours through email, commenting on posts, or in the forum. Question: I am a very new born again Christian, I have only a year and a few months. And my vision is to become a “TRUE PURE CHRISTIAN” and prepare heavenly life. I believe that Jesus Christ set me free through His Cross and has a plan towards my life. The problem I have at the moment [...] Read more »
Research on hope needs to start with Scripture. This is not a definitive list of what the Bible says about hope. However, they are verses I needed to follow up on as I wrote Hope In Transition. Many of these are tweetable. All of them should be viewed in context. There are amazing nuggets of truth available for people who seek out wisdom. Be encouraged by them. I explain more about most of them in the book. But you don’t [...] Read more »
By Len Buttner (Auckland, New Zealand) This is the second guest blog by Len Buttner on Vision. You can read Defining Your Vision if you like this post, and be sure to check out www.eagleascend.com What is God’s Vision for your life? • That I may know Him more and more! “This is the way to have eternal life – to know You the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the One You sent to earth” (John 17:3, NLT). Jesus [...] Read more »
By Len Buttner (Auckland, New Zealand) We met Len in New Zealand and really came to appreciate his ministry. I’m so blessed to have him as a guest blogger for a series of posts on Vision. Have you ever found yourself struggling to bring focus to your life, or perhaps you find yourself feeling completely unfulfilled and unhappy – even though you have what others would regard as a “perfect life”? It would seem like no matter what differences we [...] Read more »
By Rodney W. Francis (Founder/Director: “The Gospel Faith Messenger” Ministry,” Paraparaumu, New Zealand) We’re continuing this guest post from Rodney Francis on Paul’s Macedonian call and what it means for us to fulfil a vision that’s from God. Be sure to check out his site. He’s doing amazing work all around the world. All around us there are people who are hurting. There are people who are defeated. There are people who are discouraged, sad, lonely and/or depressed. There are [...] Read more »
This is a guest post by Julie McElroy. Check out her blogs Inspired to Write and Love Musings. Thanks so much Julie for all you do online and for the Kingdom. Keeping Up Hope in the Midst of Plan B Life does not always go as planned. As a matter of fact, life hardly ever goes as planned. I mean not in the big picture of life, in the expectations and hopes and dreams we imagined. Often times, there is [...] Read more »
We need to understand the good God has for us. Is God really good? Is He is a good mood? Let’s examine the life of Christ to see the “good” that His obedience brought Him. Paul tells us that because of Christ’s obedience, He got something good. Philippians 2:5-11 (New International Version) Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made [...] Read more »
Hiding Prayers Do you know that most pastors will say that Monday is there worst day of the week? Do you want to know why? Because what they should be doing Sunday is what Paul wrote to the Corinthians: We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from [...] Read more »
Truth: We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion–how can God’s love be in that person? Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that [...] Read more »
Truth: Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-33 (New Living Translation) Thought: There are many who, after being forgiven by God and after seeking the forgiveness of those they have offended, find it extremely difficult to live in the freedom that forgiveness brings. Sometimes they don’t feel they were worthy to [...] Read more »
Truth: …leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God. Matthew 5:24 (New Living Translation) Thought: We are fallen people living in a fallen world. That’s not an excuse. We need to become more and more and more like Jesus. But there may be times when we have sinned against someone else and we need to make it right. The rabbis taught that the sin against someone [...] Read more »
Truth: Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13 NIV) Thought: Too many followers of Christ are confused about forgiveness. They live out of lies they hold to as truth. We’ll be looking at some of those lies today. We don’t forgive because we believe the violator needs to pay. We feel the one who did us wrong needs to understand what we were put through. [...] Read more »
Truth: O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands, Nehemiah 1:5 (New International Version) Thought: Most people never see this in me because I’m socially bold, but I am really rather shy. I get my energy when I’m alone. I don’t “need” people to be around. I tend to think of myself as an introvert. If you’re anything like that, you may find [...] Read more »
Truth: So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 1 Peter 1:13 (New Living Translation) Thought: Self-control is a mark of wisdom. Proverbs 29:11 says, “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control” (NIV). Self-control is one of the most difficult fruit to grow for some people. Our culture tells us to, “Buy now, pay [...] Read more »
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