The blood was first shed in the outer court at the altar (repentance). It was mingled with water at the golden laver (baptism) It was carried with the high priest through to the inner court. It was there with the candlestick, the altar of incense, and the shewbread. It went with the priest as he… Continue reading The Blood Applied
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Praying, Or Just Worrying On Your Knees?
Last night on my way home, I noticed the sign in front of a church near my house. It said “Do you pray or just worry on your knees”. I jotted it down thinking it would be a great quote to use on the Prayer Connect. However, the more I got to thinking about… Continue reading Praying, Or Just Worrying On Your Knees?
The Thrill Of The Climb
Now, I don’t want to brag, but there is very little I’m afraid of. Seriously. In fact, I would more accurately describe myself as “nearly fearless with a healthy tint of caution”. From bungee jumping to rock-climbing, anything that speeds and anything tall (the taller the better), I seek the thrill of flirting with danger.… Continue reading The Thrill Of The Climb
Left to Himself
In 2 Chronicles 32:27-31, we read the narrative of King Hezekiah’s rise to wealth and possessions by the hand of God. The Lord had prospered him greatly, to the degree that he had to build treasuries, and storehouses, and stalls to keep it all. In verse 31, we read a profound statement about God’s dealings… Continue reading Left to Himself
Marriage and God: Will You Divorce Me If I…
In the sanctity of the marriage relationship it would be absurd to live each day in a constant dare, regularly seeking how far one could go before the spouse will be pushed to divorce. It would be considered beyond despicable for one of the married partners to always be looking to see how much they… Continue reading Marriage and God: Will You Divorce Me If I…
Chuck Swindoll Leadership Lessons
Chuck Swindoll was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent Catalyst ’09 Conference. During his presentation, he described “10 Things I Have Learned During Nearly 50 Years in Leadership.” Here’s the list: 1) It’s lonely to lead. Leadership involves tough decisions. The tougher the decision, the lonelier it is. 2) It’s dangerous to succeed.… Continue reading Chuck Swindoll Leadership Lessons
Wind and Spirit
“The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.” KJV The wind (pneuma – Christ’s spirit, the Holy Spirit) bloweth (pneo – to breath) where it listeth (thelo – to will,… Continue reading Wind and Spirit
5 Signs Your Church May Be Deteriorating
From Thomas Rainer, following are some possible signs your church may be failing in health. The church has few outwardly focused ministries. Most of the budget dollars in the church are spent on the desires and comforts of church members. The ministry staff spends most of its time taking care of members, with little time… Continue reading 5 Signs Your Church May Be Deteriorating
Morality
The word “morality” gets tossed around like a hot potato these days because if we hold onto it, we might have to define it. Some people think the most immoral act a person can commit is getting in the express lane with two extra grocery items. In formerly communist countries, where discussions of morality were… Continue reading Morality
Salt and Light
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 5:13 I began to ponder this scripture, and how it would be possible for salt… Continue reading Salt and Light