Some hunger for the righteousness that promises earthly rewards and some heavenly, but the better way––whether in the hereafter or the here and now––is to live the best version of ourselves while enjoying intimacy with the Rewarder himself. The most exquisite rewards are those that come from living so near him that you hear his …
The Gospel According to James
There’s no NT book or letter that more directly and clearly addresses that latter sickness… Jesus’ ½ brother, James addresses the way we are governed in this country and the way we Christians govern ourselves in front of this world… He speaks not just in generalities, but is specific about our socially shallow spirituality… In …
The Bride in Work Clothes
“…just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her … to present her to himself as a radiant church...” Ephesians 5:25-27 She’s not in a stunning white dress, a flowing veil, her hair styled, and her face made up to perfection. She’s not wearing the usual bridal garb. But she does have …
Complete Joy (John 15:9-11)
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you …
Mourning Mammonism
Blessed are those who mourn. It’s impossible to serve the true God and the false god called “Mammon” at the same time, yet we keep trying to do just that. Ouch! Having sanctified, spiritualized, and sanitized Mammonism, a segment of the American Church might be the most culpable of all. Instead of mourning the money-madness …
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