As followers of Jesus, we easily understand that God has a will for us. Of course he does. In fact, Romans 12:2 even tells us how to find God’s will: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test…
I remember once meeting a successful businessman from my church at his office. Given the choice, I like to meet men in their offices instead of mine because it gives me a greater understanding of their daily situation. He had asked me to meet with him but I did not know why. After entering his…
My first job was working as a busboy in a restaurant. Busboys were allowed one free meal from the kitchen during a shift. When it was time for my break, I would write down what I wanted on an order ticket and give it to the cooks. There were only a few things on the…
The relationship between treasures in heaven and the heart form a reciprocal relationship. After affirming treasures in heaven, Jesus concluded with this statement in Matthew 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” So when we seek after treasure in heaven our hearts are turned heavenward and when we seek after…
RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN THINKING about 1st John 2:12, which says, “I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.” I am discovering far more in those words for me and my relationship with God than I would have initially thought. Four things have spoken into…