I read this line today during my time with the Lord and was considering what motivates a person to give their all for a particular thing? Human beings are predictable; generally, one gives something in return for something of a perceived equal or … [Continue reading]
our knowing the truth and growing in life is for the increase and spread of Christ
As believers in Christ, we all desire to know the truth (to know the Bible, understand the spiritual things, and even have a way to explain these things to others) and to grow in life (to become more mature in the divine life by Christ daily growing … [Continue reading]
what price are you willing to pay in order to get the unsearchable riches of Christ?
The word I heard this past weekend was hard, heartbreaking, but it was exactly what I needed. Thank You, Lord, for Your perfect care for us. The conference this weekend in Leiden was on Being Saved in Life by Reigning in Life for the Body Life. The … [Continue reading]
forgetting the things which are behind and stretching forward to what is before
"I do not account of myself to have laid hold; but one thing I do: Forgetting the things which are behind and stretching forward to the things which are before, I pursue toward the goal" (Philippians 3:12-14a). A recent reading of this set of verses … [Continue reading]
Consecrating Ourselves – the meaning, basis, and purpose of our consecration
Stanza 3 of Hymn #473 says Arise! the holy bargain strike- The fragment for the whole All men and all events alike Must serve the ransomed soul. All things are yours when you are His, And He and you are one; A boundless life in Him there is, Whence … [Continue reading]
if God leads you to walk a way that you do not know – hundreds of conversations with Him
Recently, I've been reminded of this one portion in the ministry by Watchman Nee, in a book called "Twelve Baskets Full": If God leads you to walk a way that you know, it will not benefit you as much as if He would lead you to take the way that you … [Continue reading]
may the gospel not stop with us, but we would be seeds of the gospel
This morning I was enjoying the verses in Hebrews 11:8-9: 8. By faith Abraham, being called, obeyed to go out unto a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9. By faith he dwelt as a … [Continue reading]