i imagine that you had some sort of negative reaction to the title of this post: “boasting” but there is a form of boasting that is beautiful, God-honoring, and connected to the purpose of our existence. in one of paul’s letters to the church at Corinth, he writes, …I would rather die than have anyone [...]
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boasting
Posted in Bible, pride, tagged Bible, boast, boasting, gospel, Jesus, pride on February 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
life in the valley
Posted in Gospel, tagged freedom, gospel, Jesus, life, valley on January 14, 2012 | 1 Comment »
have you ever wondered how you should respond to life when you find yourself in a valley? i am tempted to make my response more complicated to situational strife because i am a Christian, and i know intellectually the fruit of the Spirit, the marks of a believer, and the promises that belong to those [...]
warning
Posted in Gospel, grace, tagged death, entitlement, gospel, grace, gratitude, Jesus, sin on January 7, 2012 | 5 Comments »
1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. there are a number of blessings to living in america, but do not be a fool. you are disadvantaged if you grew up in america and have been influenced by the wealth and health of this country. if you [...]
in a manger
Posted in Christmas, Jesus, tagged Christmas, humanity, Jesus, trinity on December 22, 2011 | 1 Comment »
do you understand that Jesus was a man? fully, 100% man. Jesus suffered just like we, human beings, suffer. Hebrews 2:14-18 (NIV) 14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the [...]
in Christ, you are…
Posted in freedom, Jesus, tagged freedom, gospel, Jesus, life, spiritual amnesia on November 10, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Dead to sin (Rom 6:11) Spiritually alive (Rom 6:11) Forgiven (Col 2:13) Declared Righteous (1 Cor 1:30) A child of God (Rom 8:16) God’s possession (Titus 2:14) Heir of God (Rom 8:17) Blessed with all Spiritual blessing (Eph 1:3) Citizen of Heaven (Phil 3:20) Set free from power of sin (Col 2:11-15) Free from the [...]
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