Stepping out in faith…
As we continue our look at Galatians, we find Paul urging the new Christians to be aware that those who live by the law are under a curse… 10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: ”Cursed is everyone who does not continue to …
God never ceases to amaze me in the way he orchestrates my life. So often, I see the same messages related over and over in my Bible studies, devotionals, and sermons I hear. This Sunday was no exception. I read my devotional in the morning, but didn’t realize until this morning that the devotional was …
Psalm 23 is probably one of the most well known and quoted chapters of any in the Bible, at least recognized if you began to read it. It was the first Psalm that I memorized. I was in the 5th or 6th grade and was challenged to memorize it overnight to recite the next day …
As chapter 3 opens, we see Paul admonishing the Galatians. They had seen Jesus crucified and they confessed their belief in Jesus by what they’d heard. But, now they are questioning that… 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like …
We’ve all had them; those weeks that it seems like we’re runnin’ on empty. Then the unthinkable happens! Loss of a loved one, money issues, job loss, illness. “Why me, Lord?” Isn’t this the state of David as he pens the 22nd Psalm? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you …
We become accustomed to our condition, having no hope that anything will ever be better. We often think money is the answer, but it’s usually not the answer. This week’s sermon took a look at the crippled beggar who waited by the gate called Beautiful for people to throw him their change. 1 One day …
As we get older, we may wonder what people have gleaned from us through the years. What will my name bring to the minds of people as they remember me? I don’t mean to be morbid, but I think we have to be intentional to make our lives truly count for something. Joshua is nearing …
In this desert we’ve been in for the past 2 years, it’s easy to keep our focus on the darkness that had settled in around us. But, it’s time to do a new thing! 18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it …
As we look at another lesson in Galatians, Paul talks about justification in verses 15-21. 15 “We who are Jews by birth and not ’Gentile sinners’ 16 know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Jesus Christ that …
When we are posed with the question, “Whose side are you on”? We may not realize our decision may be a defining moment in time. Joshua didn’t realize who he was talking to when he asked the question. 13 And then this, while Joshua was there near Jericho; He looked up and saw right in …
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