“Jesus leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves.” Mark 9:2 We have all had times on the mount, when we have seen things from God’s standpoint and have wanted to stay there; but God will never allow us to stay there. The test of our spiritual life is the power to descend; […]
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Henry Blackaby Devotional: It is not Difficult!
For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off. (Deuteronomy 30:1) The Christian life is not difficult. The same Christ who lived a perfect, obedient, and sinless life stands prepared to live it again through you (Gal. 2:20). God’s will is not hard to discern. […]
Oswald Chambers Devotional: The Rich Young Ruler, Renouncing Oneself
“One thing thou lackest: . . come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” Mark 10:21 The rich young ruler had the master passion to be perfect. When he saw Jesus Christ, he wanted to be like Him. Our Lord never puts personal holiness to the fore when He calls a disciple; He puts absolute annihilation […]
Oswald Chambers Devotional: Follow Jesus and Don't Look Back
“Lord, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest.” Luke 9:57 [The verse refers to the passage entitled “The Cost of Following Jesus” (NIV) where several people want to follow Jesus, but Jesus discourages them.] Our Lord’s attitude to this man is one of severe discouragement because He knew what was in man. We would have […]
Fresh Ears
1Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! 3Isn’t this the […]
How I think determines how I act (Rick Warren)
Here is an excerpt from Rick Warren’s blog. How I think determines HOW I ACT. “For as he thinks within himself, so he is.” (Prov. 23:7, NAS) Beliefs determine behavior. Thoughts result in actions.