Our Identity in Christ

I hear people much of the time using this phrase, “My identity in Christ,” but is that even biblical, and if so, what does it mean? What does it mean to be “in Christ”? And how do they mean it when they use that phrase? Identity in Christ Generally speaking, when people talk of their … Continue reading Our Identity in Christ

The Evidence Against You

James 5:1-6 ESV “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the … Continue reading The Evidence Against You

Theatre

An Original Work / November 18, 2021 Drama, drama, noise they’re making, Theatre, all for the taking, Cast their spells and brew their vermin, Cook their stew for all who’re list’ning. Trouble, trouble, always something, Worst is first and lies they’re mixing, Countless hours on same subject, Drive it home, that is the object. Keep … Continue reading Theatre

A Life Transformation

Colossians 2:8 ESV “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” If we are following Jesus Christ with our lives wholeheartedly, if we are walking in obedience to his commands, and daily … Continue reading A Life Transformation

A Struggle I Have for You

Colossians 2:1-7 ESV “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and … Continue reading A Struggle I Have for You

Are you Listening to the Lord?

Jeremiah 37:1-2 ESV “Zedekiah the son of Josiah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made king in the land of Judah, reigned instead of Coniah the son of Jehoiakim. But neither he nor his servants nor the people of the land listened to the words of the Lord that he spoke through Jeremiah the prophet.” The … Continue reading Are you Listening to the Lord?

“I Am Jesus, Whom You are Persecuting”

Persecuting Jesus’ Followers Acts 9:1-2 ESV “But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.” Saul, … Continue reading “I Am Jesus, Whom You are Persecuting”

Don’t Empty the Cross of its Power

1 Corinthians 1:17-25 ESV “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it … Continue reading Don’t Empty the Cross of its Power