I have the mind of Christ... I slowly back away from this thought. I pick up my phone and distract myself with social media, even though this is my quiet time. Scrolling mindlessly, my mind floods with the contradiction. The version I am reading starts with "How could He?" This is what I most relate... Continue Reading →
Scripture- How could he? For certainly he has never been one to know the Lord’s thoughts, or to discuss them with him, or to move the hands of God by prayer. But, strange as it seems, we Christians actually do have within us a portion of the very thoughts and mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians... Continue Reading →
Free Gifts
Scripture - And God has actually given us his Spirit (not the world’s spirit) to tell us about the wonderful free gifts of grace and blessing that God has given us. 1 Corinthians 2:12 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - I have received the spirit of God into my life that I might know... Continue Reading →
Acceptable
Scripture - For it is from God alone that you have your life through Christ Jesus. He showed us God’s plan of salvation; he was the one who made us acceptable to God; he made us pure and holy and gave himself to purchase our salvation. 1 Corinthians 1:30 Thoughts about what the scripture means -... Continue Reading →
Measure of Faith
Scripture - As God’s messenger I give each of you God’s warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you Romans 12:3 Thought about what this Scripture means - I have faith. Application to my life - There is a situation at work that has... Continue Reading →
Inheritance
Scripture - And since we are his children, we will share his treasures—for all God gives to his Son Jesus is now ours too. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. Romans 8:17 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I am a joint heir with Christ, sharing in... Continue Reading →
Transitioning to God’s Family
Scripture - For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. And so we should not be like cringing, fearful slaves, but we should behave like God’s very own children, adopted into the bosom of his family, and calling to him, “Father, Father. Romans 8:14-15 Thoughts about what Scripture means... Continue Reading →
Slave to Righteous
Scripture - And now you are free from your old master, sin; and you have become slaves to your new master, righteousness. Romans 6:18 Thoughts about what the Scripture means - I am a slave of righteousness. Application to my life - Righteousness is my new master. The quality of being morally right or justified.... Continue Reading →
No Power
Scripture - Your old sin-loving nature was buried with him by baptism when he died; and when God the Father, with glorious power, brought him back to life again, you were given his wonderful new life to enjoy. For you have become a part of him, and so you died with him, so to speak,... Continue Reading →
Glory in Unity
Scripture - I have given them the glory you gave me—the glorious unity of being one, as we are— John 17:22 Thoughts about what the Scripture means - God gave us His glory that we may be one in unity with other believers. Application for my life - Glory is from a Greek word Strong's... Continue Reading →
