Revelation 4 Yesterday, I talked about the geography of scripture teaching us. And to look for how your geography might offer a faith lesson. I have one from my church. As many of you know, I have served Kelsey Memorial UMC in Corpus Christi, TX for almost seven years. The church is celebrating its…
Trust in God’s patience. Read Psalm 37:7
Revelation 3:14-22 Every opportunity I have, I listen to Ray Vander Laan (RVL). He teaches biblical discipleship. After all the years I’ve listened to him, I can’t help but notice things in the Bible through the lens he offers. His study approach considers the cultural, geographical and pedagogical aspects of Jewish life. Learning to…
True humility takes more strength and courage than most people realize. Read Psalm 25:9
Luke 12:4-12 Persecution is a strange topic for most of us. To be sure, there are still Christians who face injustice and suffering today. These are direct consequences of their belief in God. The stories are painful to hear, much less endure. Pray for the persecuted church! I encourage you to make those prayers…
What stops you from being obedient to God keeps you from knowing the true blessing of forgiveness. Read Mark 9:43