Tag Archives: Father

a promise fulfilling Heir, house and more

In first century teaching and preaching, the apostles frequently revealed how Christ Jesus fulfilled the promises and prophecies of what we now know as the Old Testament.  The Hebrew of the first century was oftentimes very familiar with those promises … Continue reading

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a simple but profound tweet on losing your salvation

Encountered this tweet from @PastorMark (Mark Driscoll – founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington) on twitter Thursday and it really seemed simple yet profound so I thought I would share it here today with a short blog … Continue reading

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Jesus prays for you and me

Did you know that Jesus lifted up a prayer on behalf of those who believe IN Him through the words of His disciples? Check it out … pay close attention to what He prays for you and me and why … Continue reading

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But Jesus said it first …

One of the most popular verses in Paul’s letters is the following …  I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives IN me. And the life I now live in the … Continue reading

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Am I imitating Christ Jesus?

Encountered another convicting card in The Resolution for Men card deck that I wanted to share with you … The devotional thought from the card I’m considering today follows: As men, we are to walk in honor and integrity and … Continue reading

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the uncontainable works and words of Jesus

As John, ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’, was writing the final words of what would one day be known as the gospel of John … he included these three sentences.  Read and consider … This is the disciple who is … Continue reading

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glimpses of divine joy

Have you ever stopped to consider what brought joy to the people of the New Testament era? Joy was encountered and received when … the baby John (from within the womb of Elizabeth) heard the voice of Mary – the … Continue reading

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