Archive for August, 2023
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10, ESV
We were created for relationship, but our sin separates us from each other and God. Therefore, God came to us and performed the greatest work: dying to save us from sin and restore relationship with us. Now we are tasked with the work of restoring relationships with others to show them this Jesus.
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13, ESV
We step away from God, even slap Him in the face with our sin, when we try to do things our own way.
Yet, like a loving Father, He comes to us with compassion and care to correct us.
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for new believers who recently got saved. In the past I wrote “This Sunday at Church: Pray for unsaved recent visitors to be saved” and a few weeks ago also to “Pray for any long time church goer not yet a Christian would be saved.” It turns […]
This Sunday at Church: Pray for new believers who recently got saved
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5, ESV
Our sin has darkened the light of God in this world, but He stepped into this world to overcome and wash away our sin and darkness.
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
James 5:13, ESV
Jesus gave us the example of continuous prayer and worship. May we join Him with our petitions and praise, seeking the lost and celebrating His goodness.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16, ESV
Our God came to us to share His love, grace, and Presence with us, making it possible by sacrificing Himself in our place for our sin and rebellion.
May we follow Christ in sacrificially doing good for others, bringing them into knowledge and deeper relationship with Him.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8, ESV
God is good, and He made us to enjoy His goodness.
Find His goodness in every moment, every circumstance, every thing, and every person. Intentionally and for His glory, knowing the ultimate good was His saving work on the cross for our redemption.
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
Psalm 133:1, ESV
God made us for community, and Jesus came for the purpose and prayed that we could live in unity.
May we focus on Christ to unite us and help us love each other at all times.
I wrote a thing for my friend while he is overseas.
Daniel
Note: This is a guest post since presently I am overseas. This is by Daniel M. Klem. His blog be found here. This is part of a series he’s doing for his blog! This is definitely longform, but I pray it’s worth it for you! I am a youth pastor and elder for my congregation. I […]
Guest Post: Responding to Several Objections
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:11, ESV
Our God came and died for us, and He raised Himself to life again for our justification and hope.
That same God fills us as a promise of that hope and that we may spread the hope of our Redeemer.
a simple man of God 