Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. John 3:5 born of gennaō - metaphorically, of God conferring upon men the nature and disposition of his sons, imparting to them spiritual life, i. e. by his own holy power prompting and persuading souls to put faith... Continue Reading →
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 Maybe I have lost my thankfulness in everything. I generally love training. Right now, I dread doing training with my current trainee. In both word and deed I have only... Continue Reading →
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Light is the reflection of all the colors, while darkness is the absorption of all the colors. I am generally concerned about people thinking that any good deeds... Continue Reading →
it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure—for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. Revelations 19:8 Righteous deeds will clothe the Bride in the end days. I am not sure that I have ever read this passage with intention before. The righteous deeds of the saints are... Continue Reading →
“To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power,”. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 Sometimes I feel guilty when I miss a day of journaling. But this is one that I feel like... Continue Reading →
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 I took a deeper look into this passage as my focus has been on warfare. According to the Military Science Fiction there are three basic types of war:... Continue Reading →
John 20:19-21 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then... Continue Reading →
Reflections on Romans 12:1, exploring the concept of living as a holy sacrifice to God. They consider what true offerings to God look like, recognizing the significance of even small contributions. Ultimately, they seek to surrender fully to God, overcoming comfort and distractions to live a life that honors His calling.
The passage emphasizes that leaders should not be domineering but should lead by example, as highlighted in 1 Peter 5:3. The author acknowledges a struggle with their domineering nature and desires to break this cycle to influence others positively. They seek forgiveness and guidance for servant leadership aligned with divine principles.
I have spent much of my life questioning how I can use my talents for God's glory. I think much of the time I have confused my God-given talents with His gifts. He asked for us to increase or at least invest our talents, but His gifts are for the building up of the Church... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 