Like the Sears guitar, fasting is something that can be difficult and uncomfortable, but those annoyances pale in comparison to what we gain from walking more closely with Jesus.
Tag: Faith
Posted inFaith, Jesus, Obedience
Small Things
Our lives consist of small things, fleeting moments, activities that barely qualify as actions or events. Yet it is in the tapestry woven by all of these that display our character; our commitment to Jesus.
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Jesus Cares About Our Faith
Through faith the Spirit of Truth leads us into the unknown.
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Just a Glance
God knows that when we start our walk with Him we will still be distracted by worldly “winds.” Because God knows us, He allows us to experience failure and the Holy Spirit’s conviction when we glance away from Jesus.
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Continual Believing
Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”
Posted inFaith, Giving
Oh no, he’s writing about giving!
It’s not enough to give. I have to give so that my reward comes from God, not in this life, but in my life to come. To love the best that I can, I have to give the best that I have.
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Straightforward Statements
True humility leaves no room for hurt. Throughout the Bible, we see examples of unvarnished statements to others and their responses. We can read a stark example of this in Matthew 15:25-28.
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Faith is like breath
Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV, “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”