A Little Understanding – Beyond the Entryway
…We all need more of God. With so many “how-to” books on becoming a better Christian and a better church, it’s not difficult to figure out why we fill the emptiness that was designed by God to be filled through His Spirit, with busyness… If the Christ follower applies the ideas of the “how-to” book without seeking more of God they will never get beyond the entryway… (more…)
We are called to live out God’s plan, done God’s way, in God’s timing, with God’s chosen resources, anything else pulls us away from relying on God’s perfection which is the plan of the evil one.
A spokesperson for the worldwide church would not confirm or deny that Jesus was being replaced but an individual close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on behalf of the worldwide church said: “The vote came out strongly in favour of retaining the name Jesus but removing both Him and those aligned with Him from positions of influence.” (more…)
I often wonder why I see no reward when I appear to be living an obedient life but then I realize that the reward I am searching for may not be the perfect reward God has chosen for me.
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 (NIV)
A Little Understanding – Stuck in the Entryway
If something affects the individual Christ follower, it almost always affects the collective of Christ followers. The blur of needs, wants and extras have made it difficult for churches to encourage maturing. With the world’s way of operating just outside the entryway and Satan selling his snake oil fixes, the church has become more focused on talents and hard work than on God and His call. (more…)
