“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,” Hebrews 10:24 ESV Reflection: how can we encourage each other as followers of Christ to do “good works” for the kingdom of God? “That is not my responsibility”. I’m sure you have heard that from someone as you try to
“On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” Matthew 7:22-23 ESV Reflection: does
“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.”Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV Reflection: how are you responding to truth?
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“And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.” Titus 3:14 NKJV Reflection: what do you most deeply long to see among the fellow believers in your circles, those that God has put in your path? The end of a lecture, the conclusion, often
“The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.” Titus 3:8 ESV Reflection: what is the purpose of food? Years ago, an independent documentary filmmaker decided
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“For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.” Titus 3:3 ESV. Reflection: what has God revealed about Himself to you? When I first met my wife well over 40 years ago, I knew nothing
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“Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” Titus 3:1-2 ESV Reflection: what is the easiest way to tell what a person is filled
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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,” Titus 2:11 ESV Reflection: what is God’s grace teaching you? We soon will be celebrating Christmas again. And, with that, lots of presents are being exchanged. Not sure about you, but I really enjoy giving gifts to others, especially unexpected gifts. Giving something
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“But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” Titus 2:1 ESV Reflection: who is teaching the young how to live as a follower of Christ? Election season is upon us again. And, over the past few decades, there has been a strange resurgence of interest, and even belief in the ideas of communism.
“They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.” Titus 1:16 ESV Reflection: are the western societies becoming more godly or secular? Are Christians becoming more like Christ? To understand what forces are at work in the world, in certain countries and societies,
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