Stephen Lewin shares some great thoughts about living in Great Grace. Originally posted on Voice in the City. In sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to other people, we may come up against increasing opposition from religious leaders and others, who might go so far as to try to prevent the Gospel being shared. We … Continue reading GREAT GRACE
Compassion
To be honest, it’s not fair. I mean seriously! You think you’re doing alright and then…. not so much. Do you find that this ever happens to you? For me it occurs mostly when reading the accounts of Jesus Christ. His life was so extraordinary. And He even chose not to operate in His Godly … Continue reading Compassion
Donkey lessons. Leadership + more…
Donkeys during an outreach trip to the APY Lands. The Christian Bible has quite a few unusual stories in it. I am one to take the Bible as truth, God’s inspired words, but there are some which stop me in my tracks and demand some serious reflection time. I’m reading through the Pentateuch (the first … Continue reading Donkey lessons. Leadership + more…
Bible = LIFE
My hope and prayer is that you will be encouraged to read God’s Word; the Bible. That the words on each page will come to life. That your ears will hear what the Spirit is saying to you through these words. And that you will be transformed further into God’s image as you read, listen, and hear these life-giving Scriptures.
You smell gooood!
You smell good! In fact, you smell great!! Is it your deodorant? A new cologne? No of course it's not. You smell like life. That's right. You smell like life. Well, to me you smell like life. And why is that? It's because of Jesus. Let's read why: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16a 14 But thanks be … Continue reading You smell gooood!
The God who restores
You know something I struggle with? When someone tells me that there is hope when there is none. When someone tells me there's light at the end of the tunnel, when I know that it's another train charging down on me. When they say things can only get better, when all I know is that … Continue reading The God who restores
Heroes of the faith
We are all called to be a hero of the faith. Will you take up the challenge?
Repentance and Forgiveness
Repentance. Some see it as a dirty word. Maybe a sign of weakness. But repentance is a non-negotiable for every person who wants to begin an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ. And forgiveness. Forgiveness is key to every person that wants to live in freedom. Forgiveness has been a word in and on my mind … Continue reading Repentance and Forgiveness
Hearing God’s voice in the trial
Intimacy is key in any relationship. And a believer’s relationship with Almighty God is no different. Time spent with Him is time spent growing with Him and in Him as His child. Learning His character. Learning His ways. Learning to know the difference between His voice and the voice of others. When trials come, our … Continue reading Hearing God’s voice in the trial
Raw. Real. Radical.
I was being accused. I was being threatened. I did not know what my future held. Nor the future of my family. But one thing I did know: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). So to Him I turned my thoughts, my prayers, and my heart. For five days I spent time … Continue reading Raw. Real. Radical.