Paul didn’t confront sin to make himself feel important, or to make himself look better in comparison. He confronted the things that would destroy people, so that their hearts would be turned to the only One who can save and who can heal....
When the unity of the Body is at stake, we all have a responsibility to pursue unity and health. ======================= Scripture1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions...
When I define my worth and my self-image by my influence over others, then I am not stewarding my influence in the right way–and my influence will very quickly break down into self-serving manipulation. ========================== ScriptureGalatians 6:13-1513 For...
Because Jesus was standing on truth, he was able to confidently withhold his answer until the right moment in order to make a difference.========================= ScriptureMark 11:31-33″And they discussed it with one another, saying, “If we say ‘from...
When I am overwhelmed and on overload, God is not. He’s still speaking the words I need to hear, and still doing the things that only He can do. ================================= ScriptureMark 9:5-7″And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we...
God deserves my worship, and He desires my worship. Not worship that consists of empty words and vaguely pleasant feelings–but true, honest, heart-first worship which is backed up and confirmed by my attitude of true submission to Him....
