“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”Colossians 1:13-14 NIV Reflection: what is an example of the “dominion of darkness” ? When you think of the word “rescue”, what comes to mind? Most […]
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“No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.” 1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV Reflection: why is seeking the good of others important to a disciple of Christ? Let me test what you think about this statement: “To be a Christian is to be a disciple of Christ.” There were many people who
“Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” Psalm
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 ESV Reflection: how can an almighty God also have a broken heart? Yesterday we had once again an amazing experience at church. I have to admit that we came with high expectations, but of course not knowing at all what
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 ESV
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“Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did.” 1 Corinthians 10:6 ESV Reflection: what warnings from the past lives have you incorporated into your life? One of my father-in-law’s favorite quotes is “choose well, because happiness lies in your choices”. It is a quote well
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“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV Reflection: what are you chasing to win? Not many things in life actually matter. But to identify what those are, and to really fight for those,
“For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but if not of my own will, I am still entrusted with a stewardship. What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in
“But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.” 1 Corinthians 8:9 ESV Reflection: does your right as a Christian trump the weakness of other believers? There are some churches you can walk into and start wondering whether you walked into a rock concert. The music
“yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.” 1 Corinthians 8:6 ESV Reflection: why do we exist? The purpose of life might be the most pondered question of all
