Mind on God
Brendan marveled greatly at this, and came to his company, and said to them: “Depart quickly,” said he, “for Ireland, that we may have speech with St. Brigit.” – Life of Brendan of Clonfert[1] I have set the LORD always before me;Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.Therefore my heart is glad, and […]
The Gift of the Spirit
Our readings in this series are from the book, What in Heaven Is Jesus Doing on Earth? I wonder if our understanding of the Spirit’s role in our lives is as clear and broad as it out to be. Here’s a reading on the matter from pages 15 and 16: The Holy Spirit, sent by Jesus andthe […]
Three Metaphors: Members
Ephesians 2.19-22 (2) Pray Psalm 32.1, 2.Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,Whose sin is covered.Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity,And in whose spirit there is no deceit. Sing Psalm 32.1, 2.(Hendon: Take My Life and Let It Be)Blessed are they whose sins the LORD has forgiven by His Word!Pure their spirits are within; them He charges with […]
A Genuine Disciple
Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Encouragement
Acts 4:32–37 (NIV) All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them allthat there were no […]