2 Peter 3: 18 encourages us to “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (KJV). As I have considered this, one thing that comes to mind is the reminder that everything in the Christian life is dependent on the grace of God. That is not to say that [...]
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Grow in grace
Posted in Pathway ponderings, Scripture on October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
His sheep follow
Posted in Pathway ponderings, discipleship on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In Psalm 23 David calls the Lord his Shepherd. What about us? Is the Lord our Shepherd? Not just in word, but in actuality?
Jesus gave a description of His sheep in John 10:27 where He says that His sheep hear His voice and He knows them, and they follow Him.
Does that sound like us? Do [...]
Is there fruit?
Posted in Pathway ponderings on July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We are going blueberry picking today, and it makes me wonder, what would I think if all the bushes were barren?
I am looking at this from the perspective of bearing fruit for the Lord — does Jesus find what He looks for in my life regarding spiritual fruit?
In Luke 13 Jesus tells a parable about [...]
The gift of sight
Posted in Pathway ponderings on June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today I go to the eye doctor to have my eyes checked to see if I will need glasses (one of the things about growing older). What a wonderful gift from the Lord is our sight, something most of us take for granted.
It makes me wonder how often I take for granted the gift of [...]
Are we awake?
Posted in Pathway ponderings on May 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.” (Rom. [...]
Desire the Lord above all
Posted in Life in Christ, Pathway ponderings, discipleship on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One thing that the grace of God teaches us is to deny worldly lusts (Titus 2:11-12). The focus of our life is to be as one who is “of God” in this world. That does not mean that we don’t provide for our families, we most certainly do. But it means that we do so [...]
The fruit of our lips?
Posted in Pathway ponderings, Scripture on May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” (Heb. 13:15 ESV)
Scripture is clear that we need to watch what we say. This is an area that we need to take seriously. The other day the Lord showed me [...]
Feeling anxious?
Posted in Life in Christ, Pathway ponderings, Scripture on March 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Phil.4:6-7: “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (ESV)
These are times when many are feeling anxious and worrysome. But [...]
For husbands
Posted in Pathway ponderings on February 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” (Eph. 5:25 ESV)
As a husband, I recognize how intimidating a verse such as this can be. I desire to love my wife as Christ loved the church, but I also know the frailty of my own flesh, the tendency to [...]
A good thing
Posted in Pathway ponderings on January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the LORD.” (Prov. 18:22 ESV)
Men, if you are married, do something to bless your wife today. Ask God to help you cultivate your relationship with her and to see her as He does.
