Being justified by Christ, we are able to fully live; we have been given new life in Christ; we have been born again by the very Spirit of God and made a child of the eternal Father. By the law, we are able to realize the depth of our sinfulness; by the law we... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 8.1-15
Redemption! This is the amazing work of our Lord Jesus; the demonstration of the unconditional love of God; and the powerful transforming ministry of the Holy Spirit. Redemption is not given to us as an obligation; it is not anything which we have deserved; it is nothing which we can obtain. Sadly, in our... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 9.1-18
Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight (Proverbs 9.6). First, we are exhorted to “leave our simple ways;” we must forsake them, leave them behind, and have nothing to do with them. These “simple ways” are ways of foolishness, of walking in our own wisdom, of following the... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 15.42-58
Knowing of the resurrection of believers at the return of Jesus Christ gives us great hope. We look forward to being translated from this earth, given a new body, and being made imperishable and immortal; we anticipate the coming of Christ when we will leave the troubles and pains of this life to live... Continue Reading →
1 Chronicles 28.9-21
David, prior to his death, charged his son Solomon regarding his character, his ambition, and the work set before him. Solomon’s task would not be easy; following his father’s reign would be challenging. Yet, David set him up for success, provided for needed materials and labor to build the temple in Jerusalem, and then... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 