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Tag: Faith
The Lesson of Despair
"For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out." Romans 7:18. There comes a point in our growth into Christ that we must enter into despair. Not despairing of life or …
Perspectives: Our Sabbath Rest
"Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience...for if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of …
At What Cost? John and Betty Stam
Dietrich Bonhoeffer stated, "When Christ calls a man, He bids Him come and die." Bonhoeffer was echoing the words of Jesus Christ: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life …
At What Cost?
At what cost does true faith and obedience, and all the other marks of a holy, God-ordained new life in Christ come? Dietrich Bonhoeffer stated. "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." Die to what? Jesus is very clear in His answer: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves …
Partakers of the Divine Nature
2 Peter 1:3-4 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by his own glory and excellence. Thus, He has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is …
Perspectives: Gospel of the Kingdom
Our God is offering to us the “Gospel," the good news of the invitation to participate in His Kingdom. This is both a now and forever opportunity, for the kingdom offered is for this life and for eternity. What is this good news invitation? Come, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens. …
The Narrow Gate: A Grain of Wheat
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." - Jesus Christ This is an updated post from 2021. John 12:23-26 …
Perspectives: The Narrow Gate
"Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it." - Jesus Christ On six separate occasions we read these …
The Mountain House
In an earlier post, I described when I first realized the Spirit of God was communicating with me. It wasn't in a dramatic sense, but in a normal, everyday interaction. You can read about this 9th grade event here. That story sets the stage for this one. Not long after the first interaction with the …
Without Limit 