Bible, faith, fear, God, growing, Jesus, meaning of life, obedience, Philippians, spiritual growth
In Philippians 2 it says, “[Christ] humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:8). I read this on Sunday, and the phrase “obedient to death” jumped off the page. Yes, this is what God calls...
2 Timothy, Acts, Bible, Ephesians, growing, Lamentations, obedience, rules, spiritual growth
The hardest part of being a Christian for me is I don’t get to make up the rules. I’m not in charge. I’m not running this gig and calling the shots. I don’t get to cross out verses in the Bible I don’t like and still be a true follower...
God, Jesus, obedience, sin, trust
Sometimes I sin and actually tell myself, “This is no big deal. Sure, God doesn’t like it, but it’s petty sin. Like petty theft – it doesn’t really hurt anyone.” That’s what I say. And I am wrong. Because sin – any sin...
Acts, believe, Bible, God, obedience, Peter
Peter. God love him. He is the disciple that I relate to most. From the excessive pride, swearing he’ll never deny Christ, to letting his emotions dictate his actions, cutting off that guy’s ear who came to arrest Jesus, Peter is a relatable dude. After...
Bible, Deuteronomy, God, obedience, worship
Do you ever wonder what God wants from you? Honestly, I just wish He would spell it out in black and white sometimes. What’s that? You say He did spell it out in black and white? In Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Moses says, “‘And now, O Israel, what does...
Bible, Deuteronomy, God, Moses, obedience
In yesterday’s Spiritual Legacy post, I mentioned that God is never pleased with doing the right thing the wrong way. The good, beneficial, godly ends never justify disobedient, hurtful, hateful, or otherwise corrupt means. I didn’t chase that rabbit...
