The deliriously happy couple married and expected to live to a ripe old age enjoying grandchildren and savoring their twilight years together. Cancer! She died at age 27. He was devastated. Another young man studied hard and received good grades in … [Read more]
The test of a king
In recent articles I have explained how every believer is called to be a king – to exercise kingly authority and live from the abundant provision of God’s supply. Paul said those who receive grace and righteousness will reign in life (Rom. 5:17). So … [Read more]
The wedding banquet is not about exclusion but inclusion.
It is always easy to assume something when you do not understand the times and context of what Jesus said, … More … [Read more]
730. Red Letters Were Not Always Meant for You
“Jesus said it, I believe it.” “It’s a red-letter verse!” “We should obey everything Jesus said.” “When Jesus spoke to His disciples, it means He was speaking to us.” These are a few of the comments you’ve probably heard over the years regarding … [Read more]
When Religion Collides with Grace
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is in John chapter 8 concerning the woman caught in adultery (v. 1-11). Even though there is evidence that it is not in the original manuscripts, I believe that it epitomizes the very nature of Jesus and God’s … [Read more]
729. Red Letters + Golden Rule = Spiritual Blues
Most of us have been taught that Jesus ushered in a New Covenant at His birth and began to teach new guidelines and rules for believers and future Christians to follow. Having this mindset will cause us to begin filtering all of the Scripture … [Read more]
Walk like a king, talk like a king
True kings rule. They draw lines in the sand and say, “This far and no further.” They protect and bless those around them and take ownership of other people’s problems. Jesus is a prime example. He didn’t have to leave the comforts of heaven and die … [Read more]
Jesus Changes Everything: And We are Safe and Sound
The validity of the New Testament Gospel message is based upon the crucifixion of Christ, signifying the finished work of the cross. When it comes to interpreting Scripture, we need to have a Christ- centered view. Jesus, and what He accomplished on … [Read more]
728. Religious Requirements – or Grace (Choose One)
When we consider the Bible as one book (instead of many books), we begin to jumble things together within the two primary covenants that were never meant to be mixed. When we see God’s commandments with conditions attached throughout much of the Old … [Read more]
When you think the river and tree are real.
Sadly there are still people who think the New Jerusalem is an actual city with a new heaven and new … More … [Read more]
A Grace-Based Approach To Setting Boundaries In Relationships
Sometimes I think people get the wrong idea that if they are living under grace then that means they need to let others mistreat them or even abuse them. Let me be clear; Jesus, the very person of grace, does not want you to be mistreated or abused. … [Read more]
You are a king (so act like one)
Did you know that you are called to be a king? It’s true. God told Abraham he would be “the father of many nations and kings will come from you.” Abraham’s offspring—the children of the faith—are meant to be kings (see Gen. 17:6, 16). This means you. … [Read more]
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