Ephesians 3:17-19
Recently, I was examining my heart to see how much of what I do is motivated from a desire for validation. As I meditated on this, I realized that people look for validation from things that they think will add value to them. I decided to look up the word “validate” to see if my... Continue Reading →
In those first moments of clarity after YAHWEH had brought Adam and Eve together, they were naked before each other in the presence of light and were unashamed. The reason they were unashamed was not due to them having perfect bodies, there were no other bodies around for comparison. That line of thought takes us... Continue Reading →
There can be no justice with out truth, so lies are spread to restrain the establishment of righteousness. Where there is no light, the way is difficult to find, so all directions get honored the same. Christ came into the world with the light of truth and made the way plain. Now that which is... Continue Reading →
Being courteous without a real love for people is like a bowl of plastic fruit on the dinner table; it is fine for those only concerned about appearances but for those who are truly hungry for love, the plastic fruit only aggravates the hunger. I am an affectionate person. When I ask someone how they... Continue Reading →
There are properties of love which serve to filter our expressions. Two of the main filters at work to make sure our expressions are in compliance with love are humility and meekness. Let us take a closer look at these two properties of love by their definitions. Humility- In ethics, freedom from pride and arrogance;... Continue Reading →
I read an article recently which attempted to persuade readers that there was no biblical or spiritual basis for Christians to reject homosexuality. It doesn’t require deep hermeneutics to see plainly in scripture that GOD has resolutely forbidden homosexuality and other sexual immoralities. After reading the article and the flawed evidence for their view put... Continue Reading →
Recently I have been engaged in a few conversations regarding the unpopularity of Christianity today and what believers should be doing to improve the public view of the Church. I understand why some Christians feel this is a relevant conversation, but it reflects a focus on the wrong priority. Christ has already warned us that... Continue Reading →
Forgiveness is passing on the grace we received on the cross of Christ, understanding that Christ died for us all while we were yet lost in sin. Understand that sin is all anti-Love behavior. GOD is love, so sin is anti-GOD. Christ gave His life for us while we were yet against Him. GOD through... Continue Reading →
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