Frances Havergal was a famous hymn writer of old. She loved the Word of God and, more importantly, the God of the Word. She wrote many hymns, including the renowned hymn titled “Take My Life and Let It Be.” As she was dying at the early age of forty-three, Havergal asked a…
Prayer is an integral part of the transformed life. No wonder, Paul in describing the transformed life in Romans 12 calls believers to be “faithful in prayer” [Romans 12:12c]. It’s a call for a life that is to be intently engaged in prayer. And this call should not be surprising…
The process through which God enables us to call him “Father” is what the Bible calls “adoption.” It’s the highest privilege we experience—even higher than justification. Justification is the process by which God frees us from our guilt when we repent from sins and place our faith in Jesus Christ.…
Paul commands fathers in Ephesians 6:4 in this manner: “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” There are 2 commands here for Fathers; What not to do (the negative), the What to do (the positive). Below are 2 posts…
The entire earthly life of the Lord Jesus was one of suffering. However, this article focuses on 3 types of suffering he endured just before and on the cross as he secured our redemption by shedding his blood. And the 3 types of suffering* were: Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional. 1.…
The most famous sermon Jesus preached that is familiar to many is called “The Sermon on the Mount” which spans three chapters [Matthew 5-7]. And the beginning section of that sermon found in Matthew 5:3-12, often called the Beatitudes, lists 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of…
Romans 12:15b calls us to “mourn with those who mourn” or “weep with those who weep” as some other translations render it. But this is easier said than done. Often, we are not sure how to reach out to those who are suffering. Below are 10 suggestions that (hopefully) might…
1 Samuel 8 records the dangers of comparison. Samuel was appointed by God to lead Israel. However, the nation was not content to enjoy the peace and protection that God gave through Samuel’s leadership. Their cry was, “Give us a king to lead us” [1 Sam 8:6]. Despite God’s warning…
Romans 12 is one of the most important chapters in all of the Bible that deals with Christian living. Below are a series of 17 posts covering the entire chapter based on the various themes related to the new life. This post is offered with a prayerful hope that the…
Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 When you are not forgiven, or neglected, or purposely set at naught, and you sting and hurt with the insult and the oversight, but your heart is happy because you…
