This is a second installment in a series on the Biblical priority given to a conversational relationship with the Holy Spirit within us. The previous post was published February 6. Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers that we have the mind of Christ – how will He make us of that mind if He does …
Category: A New Covenant Life
Christ Jesus Our Everything
"Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave …
What Jesus Christ Is To Me
In 1929, an article was published in the Norwegian Christian periodical, “Hidden Treasures,” the title of which was, “What Jesus Christ is to me.” The author listed 60 different reasons why Jesus was everything in life to him. In these He is describing our Sabbath rest in union with Christ Jesus by His Holy Spirit. …
Finding Your Rest
"For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself …
Entering Rest
"So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; 10 for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labors as God did from his. Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.” --Hebrews 4:9-11 Our God entered into …
Easy Yokes
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” --Jesus …
Ancient Paths
“Thus says the Lord: stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, “We will not walk in it.” - Jeremiah, the prophet While it seems that "successful" churches are those who are …
Hearing God Speak
I have a confession to make. I hear my God speaking to me every day. Not a prophetic utterance that should be announced with a “Thus saith the Lord.” And not a psychotic experience of hearing voices in my head. What I hear is what one would hear in a conversational friendship with a mentor …
Great Books 2019
What makes a book great? There are all kinds of standards and measures for the writing of books. People have differing opinions. One person's masterpiece is another person's meaningless drivel. How do we know what makes a book great? I have a short list of characteristics that I use in measuring the value of the …
Seeking the King: All In
Image via Factsandfaith.org “We might be wise to follow the insight of the enraptured heart rather than the more cautious reasoning of the theological mind.” ― A. W. Tozer The previous post explored the earnestness of the shepherds and Simeon in seeking their King, Jesus. These seekers demonstrated a commitment that can only be described …
Without Limit 