Bruised Reeds, Second Chances and Finishing Well Part 4: The Enemy is Us Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of...
Bruised Reeds, Second Chances and Finishing Well Part 3: Has Jesus Changed His Mind? He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. Then the...
Bruised Reeds, Second Chances and Finishing Well Part 2: How Distressed Should We Be? Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven. Matthew...
He will not quarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets; a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory; and in his name the Gentiles will hope. (Matthew 12:19–21 ESV) Isaiah’s...
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 (NIV) I remember sitting in a room with other pastors listening to a leader who was highly respected for his discipleship materials, teaching us about righteousness. Specifically, he was...
Saints and Super-saints? Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 (NIV) Jesus did not come to send us on our own personal spiritual journey, but to build his church. Each believer is a living stone of that church. Jesus is not...
