From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work (Eph. 4:16). Are you a spleen? Then be a good spleen. Don’t complain because … Continue reading
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ (Ephesians 4:15). Speaking the truth in anger is satisfying. Speaking the truth in bitterness … Continue reading
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming (Ephesians 4:14). When exactly … Continue reading
It was he who gave some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service… so that the body of Christ may be built up until we … Continue reading
It was he who gave some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we … Continue reading
It was he who gave some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service… (Eph. 4:11-12). Their job is to teach us to do our job. … Continue reading
But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it (Ephesians 4:7). Yeah, so, I was supposed to be this great evangelist. Apparently Jesus didn’t get the memo. Which is a bummer for Christendom, because I … Continue reading
There is one body and one Spirit–just as you were called to one hope when you were called–one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all (Ephesians … Continue reading
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Eph. 4:3). Father, make us one. Father, make us one. So the world may know you have sent your Son, Father, make us one. Amen, … Continue reading
…be patient, bearing with one another in love (Eph. 4:2). I’m a middle school teacher. I know all about patience…particularly how to lose it. A middle school classroom is a microcosm of society at large. It’s filled with people who … Continue reading