Embedded and Grounded in Truth

How quickly our minds stray from seeing Christ as our greatest treasure and become focused once more upon ourselves, our discomforts, our desires, and our self-exalting pride.  How do I live out my salvation in such a way that Christ is displayed in all His beauty so that you might also desire Him?  I can … Continue reading “Embedded and Grounded in Truth”

Fighting For Joy In A World of Sorrow (Part 1)

“Fits of depression come over the most of us. Cheerful as we may be, we must at intervals be cast down. The strong are not always vigorous, the wise not always ready, the brave not always courageous, and the joyous not always happy. There may be here and there men of iron to whom wear … Continue reading “Fighting For Joy In A World of Sorrow (Part 1)”

Purpose versus End Result for God Creating Man (demonstrated by Jason’s Story)

If you were to ask most Christians regarding the purpose for which God created them, there answer would be that "I was created to Glorify God." In fact, Jonathan Edwards wrote a dissertation called "The End For Which God Created The World".    I would agree that the end result is that God’s Glory is magnified … Continue reading “Purpose versus End Result for God Creating Man (demonstrated by Jason’s Story)”

Is Your Light Shining?

Philippians 2: 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 14 Do all … Continue reading “Is Your Light Shining?”

I Come Just As I am Your Evangelist to Be

2 Timothy  (Amp) 4: 4 I charge [you] in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, Who is to judge the living and the dead, and by (in the light of) His coming and His kingdom: 2 Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], … Continue reading “I Come Just As I am Your Evangelist to Be”