Saltwood Did the gifts of the Spirit cease with the apostles? This short study draws on early church testimony to show that prophetic gifts, healings, and miracles continued — and still do today.
An Exchange With a Co-Heir in Christ Now here are some thoughts for the day! This is the record of an exchange with my dear friend and brother in Christ, David. You are right, the gospel is about future glory – but not entirely is it? Is there nothing of it in our present lives? … Read more
What’s the difference between our position and our standing in Christ? This short reflection offers a helpful distinction between being blessed in Him and standing in His authority.
What can wash away every sin? This short meditation proclaims the full and final power of the blood of Christ — sufficient, unstoppable, and gloriously complete.
Anything that undermines the extraordinary grace of God and His abundant mercy is a folly.
What does it mean that God created everything out of nothing? This meditation explores the power of God’s Word, the nature of “nothing,” and our calling to speak creatively in faith.
The Apple of God’s Eye
Today I learned something about the “apple of God’s eye”. This is another fine example of colloquial Hebrew being translated into colloquial English and thereby missing the depth of meaning and beauty contained in the original language.
What Does It Mean To Be a Living Sacrifice? A friend asked me this question recently. To be forced to think about the scriptures one knows so well is a huge blessing.
Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Actually, I believe the answers are all contained within the scripture!
“But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy…”
— Acts 13:45 (NLT)
In the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, Paul’s preaching was met with two very different responses. The Gentiles begged for more. The Jewish leaders burned with jealousy. Why? What were they seeing that stirred such a visceral reaction?