Here is a question. As a born again believer what has passed away and what is new? That's right, all things. What happened to your body of sin or old man? That's right again, it died. Are you a slave to sin or righteousness? You got it, righteousness. How about your status, alive or dead? … Continue reading Survival or surrender?
Category: Surrender
Training and thinking
James 4:6-7 Expanded Bible (EXB) 6 But God gives us even more grace, as ·the Scripture [L it; orhe] says, “God ·is against[opposes; resists] the proud, but he gives grace to the humble [Prov. 3:34; 1 Pet. 5:5].” 7 So ·give yourselves completely [submit]to God. ·Stand against [Resist] the devil [1 Pet. 5:9], and the devil will ·run[flee] from you. So we are on vacation and spending some time with … Continue reading Training and thinking
Stop trying, really?
Let me ask you a question. Are you willing to completely surrender? I know that conceptually we are or already have. How about this: are willing to “stop trying” even when you know there is a needed change? Listen, we are all learning who we are in Jesus. I am becoming more and more confident … Continue reading Stop trying, really?
Become like children
What do you think when you read a verse like this one: Matthew 18:3 (KJV) 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. I know in my past I was "strongly encouraged" to REPENT!!! and be a … Continue reading Become like children