For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles…(Ephesians 3:1) Paul wasn’t being metaphorical. He was actually in prison. Why? For preaching the Gospel. That’s why Paul says he’s the prisoner of Christ, … Continue reading
And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit (Ephesians 2:22). He lives in you and me and you and me. You know that, right? It’s pretty cool, and … Continue reading
In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord (Ephesians 2:21). In him Not just for him–though it is for him. Not just to him–though it is to him. In him … Continue reading
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20). The cornerstone … Continue reading
And now…back to Ephesians! Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets…(Ephesians 2:20) We’re so silly. We, as a society, … Continue reading
If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new! (2 Corinthians 5:17) New day New year New you We serve a God of second chances and new … Continue reading
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:7) Not through political activism. Not … Continue reading
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. (Isaiah 9:7) I’m not really a fan of big government. More of a low taxes, leavemealoneandlletmelivemylifewithoutyouconstantlytellingmewhattodoandtryingtoprotectmefrommyself kind of guy. But His government? I’m all in. You know, … Continue reading
Everlasting Father, (Isaiah 9:6). I hope you have a great dad. I hope he is loving and strong and gentle and a daily blessing to your life. I hope this, not only to make those family Christmas dinners a little … Continue reading
…Mighty God, (Isaiah 9:6) We’re almost there. Only two days out from the “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” part. So where’s the peace? As we get closer to Christmas, all kinds of emotions are getting stirred up. Although we would like … Continue reading