The problem with God’s ways is not that they are difficult but that they are intended to be IMPOSSIBLE. For without the Holy Spirit you can do NOTHING! When we read his Word, we see apparently opposite commands and ask, ” Well, which is it, this or that?” Then he replys, “Exactly!” So it often […]
Tag: Grace
One of the greatest evidences of being a mature individual is choosing to do what is right even when other people feel they are the ones making you; even when they take credit for what you do. Still, we need to learn to do what is right just because it is right and leave the […]
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ACT WHACKED!
(Don’t try these yourself at home. Do let the Holy Spirit enable you to do these, and you will “ACT WACKED!” TURN the other cheek! Matthew 5:39 Immediately CHOOSE to walk the second mile! Matthew 5:41 SING when thrown into prison and beaten illegally! Acts 16:25 SAY THANKS: IN all things!! Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians […]
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Legalisim sets too low a target
Oh, we long to be in control. We love rules that we think we can achieve. Legalism is a list of those rules and the suggestion that if we strive a little harder we can control even God and guarantee his acceptance. However both God and the devil want us to feel that our efforts […]
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From Mess to Message
I remember listening to evangelists who had lived dramatically messed up lives and so could testify to God’s saving power and grace. The apostle Paul was a great evangelist, in part, because he has such a dramatic story. If God loved him and turned his life around, God could help anyone! Peter was pretty messed […]
