17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:17 I grew up in a conservative, Baptist church, for which I am thankful. Had two ladies not knocked on my door on a Saturday morning visit, …
Worship: A Personalized Journey
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. John 21:22 If there is anything that trips up my personal worship of my Savior, it is the same comparison trap Peter struggled with in his post-denial, post-resurrection conversation with Jesus. Paraphrasing, Peter queries, …
Abiding: Worship Beyond Sunday
Abide: “To remain or stay in a given place, state, or relation. It conveys a sense of persistence and continuity, often implying a steadfastness or enduring presence.” In the New Testament, it pictures a continual connection with Christ. (Bible Hub definition from Strong’s Concordance) Abiding is not a difficult concept when we consider occupying our …
New Year Resolutions or Who Will I Worship?
14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: Exodus 34:14 Humans are given to excess. If it is available, easily accessible, and satisfying to the flesh, whatever “it” is can quickly become an idol. New Year’s resolutions reflect this truth every year. What do …
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The Tale of Two Responses: 2025’s Word of the Year
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:23-24 John 3 and 4 are placed back to …
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Free Resources for Your Spiritual Goals of 2025
As you plan for your spiritual goals of 2025, I wanted to gather all the resources I have created over the last few years and put them in one post. You can link these and print them for yourself or feel free to share them with others. As always, I pray they are a blessing …
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The Branch: A Nobody from Nowhere
Advent Day #22 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. Matthew 2:23 Interestingly, there is no direct quote from the Old Testament of this prophecy Matthew cites, but there are dual meanings associated with his …
The Worship of the Wise
Advent Day #21 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11-12 …
A Pretense of Worship
Advent Day #20 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him …
The King of the Jews
Advent Day #19 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. And after threescore and two weeks shall …
His Song in the Night 