But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law (Galatians 5:22-23, NASB1995). Back in my hippie days, we had a motto, “Peace, love, rock ‘n roll!” We even had the peace sign with our hands and a peace sticker on our VW Microbuses. Our philosophy didn’t …
Moses responded, “Then show me your glorious presence” (Exodus 33:18, NLT). Seeking the “presence of God” has been a part of my walk with Jesus since I became a Christian. Several times I have traveled for a retreat at a campground in the mountains or a monastery in Kentucky, and the retreats have always ended …
Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence (Ephesians 3:12, NLT). Christianity is the only religion that invites us into an active and engaged relationship with God. This relationship manifests as the presence of God! It is not a relationship of sight but of faith. Soon …
There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 Have you heard the expression “Know Jesus, Know Peace”? Let’s consider “Now Jesus, Now Peace.” As Christians, we should live in peace, instead of doubt, discouragement, and depression. The secret of peace is living “now,” not letting the poison from yesterday or the worries …
Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. 1 Corinthians 7:17 Peace comes with calling. If you don’t have peace, ask the question, “Am I walking in my calling?” The Greek word for “calling” has an inference of “invitation.” Moses received an …
Albert Einstein on the Theory of Relativity: I thought of that while riding my bike! I’ve always said, “Any bike ride is a good ride.” But when my wife read me this quote, my opinion of cycling elevated to a new level. I’m thinking: Wow, if Albert Einstein thought of the history-changing Theory of Relativity, …
Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Galatians 6:7 Harvesting a blessing or a curse by what is sown in your behavior is a Biblical investment principle. Below are three disciplines that are guaranteed to bring reward, three that can go positive or negative depending on …
God gives blessings to us even when we sleep. Psalm 127:2 How to sleep is a major teaching in the Bible. God wants your sleep to be a time of rest from eyelids-shut to eyelids-open eight hours later. “Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed” is a diminutive to what God wants to do for you while sleeping. God …
This week during prayer, while wrestling in my mind and prayers, God said, “You have to seek a deeper peace.” I specialize in wrangling with thoughts, ideas, fears, difficulties, and people that bother me. I do this in my mind, a treadmill gradually increasing in speed that I can’t stop. This mental treadmill follows me …
For the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:6 ESV I enjoy a good debate. When someone tells me that they do not believe in God, I realize it’s probably not the time for debate but caring conversation. Many disbelieve in God because …