The Original Transforming Relationships: Part 7
Jesus in Matthew 5:9 said the peacemakers will be called the sons of God. Sons in the ancient world inherited from their fathers; daughters didn’t. So Jesus wasn’t excluding female peacemakers; He was…
The Original Transforming Relationships: Part 6
They say the Church is the only army that shoots its own wounded. But believers who stumble, or wander away, still…
The Original Transforming Relationships: Part 5
We’ve been looking at Transforming Relationships that happened in Scripture. Today, we’re going in a different direction. Instead of looking at a relationship between two humans, we’re going to look at our relationship with the heart of God…
The Original Transforming Relationships: Part 4
The idea of loving our enemies sounds completely impractical. Yet when we see it lived out, it’s incredibly powerful. Don’t be quick to dismiss a person. They are a child of God, even if they make you…
The Original Transforming Relationships: Part 3
We all feel most comfortable with people just like us. Peter was no different, apostle or not. God showed him that his seemingly harmless small-mindedness was keeping him from something big…
The Original Transforming Relationships: Part 2
All we know about Ananias is this story, in which he brings physical sight to Saul of Tarsus. But he does more than that…
That He Might Be Preeminent - Part 9
Whether we want to or not, we represent Jesus in a world full of lost people. Every relationship with an unbeliever is an opportunity to…
That He Might Be Preeminent - Part 8
It’s one thing to believe the right doctrines and act graciously when we want to impress others. But when our guard is down…
That He Might Be Preeminent - Part 7
If mortification is like stripping off dirty clothes, what are supposed to put on? Athletes and movie stars are paid to wear certain brands. We as believers are commanded to…