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“because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”” (‭‭I Peter‬ ‭1:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) I just love reconnecting with a beloved book.  I have recently reread Brennan Manning’s A Glimpse of Jesus, and once again I am moved.  I tend to lose sight of just how much Brennan’s work has influenced how I think, live, and teach.  Perhaps there is a lesson in this, all that we take into our…

“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to…

“Do we then make void the law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law.” (‭‭Romans‬ ‭3:31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) I both believe and I intellectually hold that God is self-evident. Meaning His creative and omnipresent Power is around us and in us at all times, and He is obvious about it. What is more, I both believe and I intellectually hold that He loves us.…

“How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, ” HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!“” (‭‭Romans‬ ‭10:15‬ ‭NASB‬‬) I could probably start every devotion with the statement “we had a tragedy recently”.  In this I do not think I am alone when I suggest that a school shooting crosses a mental barrier and we…

I had something else entirely in mind for this devotion, then I realized that it is Valentines’ Day.  I cannot say that the Bible does not affirm romantic love between a man and a woman.  Song of Solomon, in my mind, is the greatest poem ever penned.  But, I can and will say that the Bible certainly does not place romantic love on the altar which we modern folks do (and…

“All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.” ‭(‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10:23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) Christian Liberty is an amazing thing.  Think about it for a few moments.  We do not need to seek out a high priest to make intercession on our behalf, we are in full relationship with Christ, the High Priest.  We do…

I am quite confident that each of you has at least one, most likely a few, hot button issue.  An issue that simply get one’s blood boiling.  I use the term issue in a very broad sense, we can include political/social concern, the actions or words of others, or common occurrences.  I have more than my fair share, I am not much for either moderation or a stoical approach.…

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” ‭‭(Matthew‬ ‭6:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) The responses to this weekly devotion over time have suggested that the best ones are the ones in which I tell on myself.  This makes a-lot of sense because empathy is an amazing work of the Spirit.  In this vain, I have another story of Jason being found…

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” ‭‭(Acts‬ ‭2:42‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) Fellowship is fundamental.  Trust me I know and have used every excuse available to avoid coming into fellowship with other believers.  Let me be more specific, every excuse for not being in church on Sunday.  And I know how tough…

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Dear Family, This passage was written by Paul the Apostle to remind the church of Thessalonica to give all the glory to God, to never cease in communicating with our Heavenly Father, and to remember from whom your…