Gravediggers, in the good sense are people who dig graves to bury bodies when they die. As Christian’s, we are all called to dig the grave for our old sinful nature. The old flesh man has passed away, the Spirit man lives. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old... Continue Reading →
The next step
“The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I keep thinking the hike will be easier. Today felt brutal., even though it is the same path I’ve been taking. Maybe it was the cool air as the sun was already beginning to set. My only goal is... Continue Reading →
Give What You Got
“For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12 This passage caught my attention this morning. In context Paul was bragging to the Corinthians about the generosity of the churches of Macedonia. Out of their poverty they... Continue Reading →
Putting aside
“For, “All flesh is like grass, And all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, And the flower falls off, But the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word which was preached to you.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 “Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and... Continue Reading →
Put aside and Receive
“Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21 It would be nice, if the day that I confessed my sin to God and accepted Jesus as my Savior if all filthiness and the remain of wickedness... Continue Reading →
His Instructions
Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. Proverbs 23:12 I'm two weeks into a coaching program to help me live healthier. This program has a God focus, which is the piece up to this point I have been missing in my failed attempts to be healthy and treat my body as... Continue Reading →
Enslaved
They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved. 2 Peter 2:19 The world promises freedom but there is always a price to be paid for it. I am free to do whatever I want, but there are still consequences to actions. It is so easy... Continue Reading →
Chosen & Appointed to Ask
“You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.” John 15:16 Chosen. God chose me. He chose you. He chooses each of... Continue Reading →
Lessons from a horse
“And He said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has made you well.”” Luke 17:19 Jesus gave his command many times when he helps people. The Greek word Strong's G4982 - sōzō for healed/whole/well is translated in other scriptures as saved. As I read the passage, my spirit resonated “stand up and... Continue Reading →
