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After finishing up last week, realizing we are not abandoned. That life can be different, we journey in to chapter 3 of First John. John continues his explanation of how we have a new life and all eternity with a new family, God’s family. The chapter opens with a continuation of what John started in…
Many of us have experienced, one way or another, some sort of abandonment in our lives. We have been in situations, been around people and things just take a surprising turn. It is like that surprising scene in a movie, we don’t want to live out. From those experiences we can get apprehensive and we…
1 John 1:1-10 John begins his letter by directing attention to Christ’s divinity, incarnation, saving death, and intercessory ministry. He also stresses God’s ineffable brilliance. As we read this first section, take not to the plural references, “we”, “us”, “our”, which is used to signify and highlight the concept of a multitude of eye-witnesses. This…
It is almost a magnetism, a pull, a mysterious calling. There is no requirement, no obligation and no mandatory presence; but something within stirs. It may be that we are longing for something. Maybe we have a void and we wish to fill it. Whether we have just come back from a retreat, been on…
False teaching about prosperity has blinded many to Biblical teaching. We don’t give to God for the purpose of getting from God, but it is true that God blesses those who give. The point of distinction is one of motivation. Do we give to get, or give to give honor and thanks to God? In…
The thirsty person who is given half a glass of water can complain that it’s not a full glass or be grateful it is no less than half full. It’s a matter of perspective and of choice. Learning to give thanks in all things is a life-changing, and heart altering, exercise. Prayer is mentioned only…
It is a frightening thought, but true: Every time we open our mouth we run the risk of sinning. Likewise, the longer we talk. The secret is having a heart controlled by Christ so that our speech does the same as His—build up His body. A company named Bell Data ran an ad in the…
Who are your friends? Not like Facebook friends, but in-person, in-your-life friends. The people you work with, your immediate and extended family, your neighbors and associates all could qualify—but on different levels. Finding a loyal and longstanding friend is to find someone rare, and requires being that same kind of friend. Perhaps you have heard…
Probably more like, when was the last time… Whether it was when you were very young, or as an adolescent. Maybe even as an adult. They question is not when, or how often, but why? At any age, there is this question of self-worth. When things don’t seem to be going well. When things seem…
In this lesson we discover why discipline is a requirement for children. Contrary to popular theories, children who have not been disciplined by their parents are often the most unhappy. Setting a child free to be and do however he wants is to sentence him to confusion. Only loving, parental discipline can place a child’s…
