Mundane Monday: Striving for Rest

Philippians 3:12-16 “Not that I have already attained this–that is, I have not already been perfected–but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained...

Thoughtful Thursday: The Righteous vs. the Unrighteous

Psalm 36:1-4 “For the music director; written by the LORD’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God, for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.  The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does...

The Higher Goal of God’s Deliverance

1 Samuel 1:10 “She was very upset as she prayed to the LORD, and she was weeping uncontrollably.” 1 Samuel 2:1-3, 9 1 Hannah prayed, “My heart rejoices in the Lord; my horn is exalted high because of the Lord.  I loudly denounce my enemies, for I am happy...

The Guilt Complex and False righteousness

Romans 8:1-4; 31-35, 37-39 1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the life-giving Spirit in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For God achieved what the law could not do because it was...

The Eyes Have It

Genesis 9:22-25 (NET Bible) 22 “Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father’s nakedness and told his two brothers who were outside. 23 Shem and Japheth took the garment and placed it on their shoulders. Then they walked in backwards and covered up their father’s...

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