Introduction to Under the Sun
Introducing Ecclesiastes (5 of 5) It was a beautiful day, sun shining, warm temps. The little girl was outdoors riding her bike, helmet on. She had gotten very good at it, in large part thanks to all the time her dad had spent with her. Her face carried a mix of delight and determination as […]
More Sure
Clinging to our Christian activities and associations cannot give us the assurance we need to serve Jesus in our daily lives. Only by knowing Jesus, revealed in His Word, can we find the one more sure way of belonging to Him. Today’s reading from The Kingdom Turn is found on page 53: “The Christian life consists in […]
Clear and Compelling Vision
People in Ministry (4) Then everyone came whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing, and they brought the LORD’s offering for the work of the tabernacle of meeting, for all its service, and for the holy garments. They came, both men and women, as many as had a willing heart… Exodus 35.21, 22 Can you […]
Prayer: Seeking the Kingdom
Matthew 6: The Sermon on the Mount (26) Pray Psalm 26.1-3.Vindicate me, O Lord,For I have walked in my integrity.I have also trusted in the Lord;I shall not slip.Examine me, O Lord, and prove me;Try my mind and my heart.For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,And I have walked in Your truth. Sing Psalm 26.1-3.Aberystwyth: Jesus, […]
You Just Never Know
Acts 28:30–31 (ESV) He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. One of the oddest things about Acts is the way it ends. Luke concludes by summarizing two […]