Tag: disciples

Why Are You Afraid?

“You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Matthew 8:26 NIV. Fear reigns wherever faith is lacking. My thoughts and comments today ask, “why are you afraid?” Life is full of questions. And questions without acceptable answers are discomfiting. However, questions can be beneficial, prompting a sincere search for […]

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The Capacity to Regress

“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do.” Romans 7:15 NIV. Your capacity to regress to unprofitable behaviors is a besetting temptation. My thoughts and comments today are about “the capacity to regress.” At times, I am bewildered by how little […]

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The Grace of Serving

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.”  Mark 10.45 NKJV. You are truly a servant when not offended to be treated as one. Today, my thoughts and comments are about, “the grace of serving.” Who comes to your mind as having a servant heart? […]

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The Power of the Resurrection

“God raised Jesus from the dead . . to be seen . . by witnesses whom God had already chosen.” Acts 10:40 NIV. The fact of Jesus’ resurrection is believable to others when the effect of His resurrection is visible in your life.  My thoughts and comments are about “the […]

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Betrayal and Amazing Grace

“On the same night that [Jesus] was betrayed.” 1 Corinthians 11:23 NKJV. It is as wrong to underestimate His grace as to overestimate our faith. My thoughts and comments today are about “betrayal and amazing grace.” Betrayal is a terrible thing. It isn’t accidental; it’s deliberate, intentionally hurting another. When […]

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