A while ago I listed eight signs of hyper-grace churches. A hyper-grace church is one that is so focused on Jesus that it begins to look like Jesus, talk like Jesus, and smell like Jesus. To highlight a positive it helps to accentuate the negative. … [Read more]
555. Why Jesus Taught Two Covenants (Part 12): “What Must I DO to Have Eternal Life?”
This week we provide a perspective on the story of The Rich Young Ruler. He asked Jesus what he needed to do to have eternal life. Interestingly, Jesus did not say what we Christians might have expected — He did not say, "believe in me." He answered … [Read more]
How To Survive a Shipwreck (review)
Ever now and then there comes along a book that speaks to the deepest levels of the human spirit. Jonathan Martin does just that in his newest book, How to Survive a Shipwreck. With the musings of a poet, the heart of a pastor and the insights of a … [Read more]
Who is the Unworthy Servant? (Luke 17:10)
How do you see yourself? As a valued son or a worthless servant? As a beloved child of God or a mere minion? Jesus came to reveal our heavenly Father, so a good sign that you understand all that Jesus did for you, is you see yourself as God’s dearly … [Read more]
Who Wouldn’t Want To Believe In Jesus?
A few days ago, I heard James Robison make a statement that struck home to me. "If they are going to reject Jesus, let's make sure they know who they are rejecting." I was reminded of what Jesus said to the woman at the well in Samaria. "If you knew … [Read more]
When You Are In A Fix
I remember the slogan from my youth. "When you are in a fix, look up Philippians 4:6," so just do it! Here is the command: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made … [Read more]
554. Why Jesus Taught Two Covenants (Part 11): Ministering First to Jews Under the Law
It is a dangerous doctrine to assume Jesus was usually ministering a message directed at future believers who would be under the New Covenant. Jesus came to proclaim a message for Israelites first, not to those of us who were born as (non-Jewish) … [Read more]
Looking at Unseen Eternal Truth with Your Heart
God is shining the light from the face of Jesus into your heart. Connecting with that glory inwardly is the secret to outward transformation. Seeing his righteousness in the deepest part of your being will facilitate an environment of peace and his … [Read more]
Why is the Narrow Gate Hard to Enter?
What is the narrow gate? You probably know the answer to this question – the narrow gate is Jesus – but what does it mean to find the narrow gate, and why did Jesus say many would try to enter and fail? Make every effort to enter through the narrow … [Read more]
Why You Can’t Set Your Value
The value of an item is determined by two people – the buyer and the seller. The buyer actually has more weight in this equation because they are the ones that are handing over money for the item. If the buyer feels that the item is worth the … [Read more]
The Power of Weakness
Hey guys, I know its been a while. As mentioned in my last post, I am working on a book called “The Simplicity of Christ: (subtitle TBD)”. I also said I would be putting excerpts from the book into blog … Continue reading → … [Read more]
The Power of Weakness
Hey guys, I know its been a while. As mentioned in my last post, I am working on a book called “The Simplicity of Christ: (subtitle TBD)”. I also said I would be putting excerpts from the book into blog … Continue reading → … [Read more]
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