Joy that precedes
Like a garden we didn’t plant, joy is a celebration that we’re invited to join. We are called to “enter into” the Master’s joy.
To Hear God’s Word
We have considered the fruit of a true hearing of the Word of God, but we still need to understand what it means to hear that Word as God intends. Today’s excerpt from The Joy and Rejoicing of My Heart is found on page 22: “What does it mean to hear the Word of God? We have examined the […]
What’s My Ministry?
Questions for Church Leaders (5) “Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!.” John 4.35 A logical follow-upOnce we as church leaders have explained that the way to the Kingdom and glory of God is through the work of ministry, for which all […]
The Primacy of the Heart
Matthew 15: True and False Faith (3) Pray Psalm 138.1-3.I will praise You with my whole heart;Before the gods I will sing praises to You.I will worship toward Your holy temple,And praise Your nameFor Your lovingkindness and Your truth;For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.In the day when I cried out, You […]
WEDNESDAY OF EASTER WEEK: Spiritual Conversations
As iron sharpeneth iron, so does exchange of thoughts with brethren sharpen a believer’s soul. It brings down a special blessing on all who make a practice of it.
Footsteps
Hosea 12:2–6 (NKJV) The LORD also brings a charge against Judah,And will punish Jacob according to his ways;According to his deeds He will recompense him.He took his brother by the heel in the womb,And in his strength he struggled with God.Yes, he struggled with the Angel and prevailed;He wept, and sought favor from Him.He found […]