We have learned that there is a difference between a promise and a covenant. A covenant isn’t just a verbal agreement, but there is an exchange of goods. Each party is giving something of themselves so the bond cannot be broken. God makes a covenant with His people… it goes far beyond the promise. With what we are just reminded …
Side by Side – Day 36 “Take Me O’ Lord”
Take me O Lord I give you all my liberty My understanding and my will All that I am Show me your love Give me the grace that with your gifts I know I am rich enough To want for nothing more I surrender everything I place all my trust in you I live in accordance with your will Take …
Side by Side – Day 35 “Faith in Reverse”
Why did I have to lose my job? Why did my loved one have to suffer? Why won’t God answer my prayer? These are questions we can find ourselves asking in any moment. There is no explanation during the moment of pain, but there can be revelation if we allow God to be God and then we see things in …
Side by Side – Day 34 “Truth”
When your sworn in during testimony not only do they ask you to tell the truth, they want the whole truth and nothing but the truth. They say the word truth three times to make sure you really get the point. Truth is hard because it is not popular. We don’t want to hurt a friend’s feelings, or we feel …
Side by Side – Day 33 “New Beginnings”
“Regrets, I’ve had a few, but too few to mention” are the famous words Frank Sinatra sang in, “My Way.” In my life, I’ve had more than a few regrets, but I can’t look back at who I once was… I need to look ahead as to who I strive to be. Once we hand ourselves over to Him, Christ …
Side by Side – Day 32 “Can’t Stop”
Yesterday we talked about persecution. We had to answer a question of how we respond when people challenge us. We continue on with this theme in our readings at this point in Lent. So today, I am asking you to keep pushing forward despite any judgment or questioning of your personal restoration. You are growing, you are changing, and while …
Side by Side – Day 31 “Persecution”
When you commit to living a life of faith, there will be haters. People who want to tear you down or even harm you for loving Jesus. This has happened since forever… so we shouldn’t think today’s times are any different. It does make you think though… are you willing to stand up for what you believe, or does it …
Side by Side – Day 30 “Why?”
This big buzz word in business development right now is “Why.” Organizations are reminded that people have to understand why you are in the business you are in and what makes you different than everyone else. In consulting I especially remind ministry leaders to make sure your ministry is not about what you want, instead make sure it is about …
Side by Side – Day 29 “Abba”
I believe that there are certain words we use that call us into a deeper level of spirituality. One of those words is the name Jesus utters for His father in heaven, “Abba.” Author Brennan Manning wrote, “My identity as Abba’s child is not an abstraction or a tap dance into religiosity. It is the core truth of my existence.” …
Side by Side – Day 28 “Pick Up Your Mat”
Jesus does for us what we can’t do ourselves. When we are paralyzed by decisions, struggles, and real pain, we must cry out to Christ and ask Him to wash over us with His living water. Every miracle Christ performed during His ministry was mind blowing to those who were witness. He wants to do the same for you. Ask …