Just Be Judas
“Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said…” John 14:22, NIV Meet Judas, the disciple who’s known for who he is not. I feel bad for him that he happens to have …
Do Not Be Ashamed
Ever since Laurie introduced me to the work of Wendell Berry, I’ve often shed tears while reading this poem without knowing why. Tonight I was reminded of it while praying …
Dear God, or Oh Father?
I was reflecting today on the fact that small disciplines of careful word choice have dramatically–and often wonderfully–affected my life. Here’s an example: I used to start my prayers with …
You Have Heard…But I Say
“For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:20, NASB Jesus is much …
I In Them And You In Me (Humble, Part 3)
We’ve been exploring humility and how Jesus expressed it even while moving in great power, because even he was a vessel for the Father’s words and actions. He did not speak on his own, …
Vessel (Humble, Part 2)
Ask yourself, was Jesus humble as he walked the earth? Of course. If you moved in the same power as Jesus today, would you become prideful? Would you diminish the …
Humble
God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble his way. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you. When …
And His Righteousness
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 NASB) It’s interesting that Jesus separately emphasized seeking God’s righteousness when …
An Inheritance for Sons
“My Father has granted Me a kingdom” (Luke 22:28 NASB) In Colorado the most honest man you know will tell a boldface lie in order to protect his secret fishing …
Seek
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father …