Recap & Review: Renewal and Transformation
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV During the months of May through August, we are taking a break...
Awake
“Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead,and Christ will give you light.” Ephesians 5:14 NLT “Do not conform to the pattern of this world,but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”...
A Mission of Change
“As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him,‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’‘Who are you, Lord?’ Saul asked.‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ he replied.‘Now get up and go into the...
Questioning & Testing
“Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:5 NIV “Getting older does not automatically mean that we are getting wiser. We have to work at it. A regular practice of reading the Bible, praying and listening...
Jedi Mind Training
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world,but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV Have you ever struggled to understand God’s will for your life? I have....
Painful Transformation
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV “Since God intends to make you like Jesus, he will...
I Choose You!
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 ESV My granddaughter just turned 3 and requested a Pokémon theme for her birthday party. She had a Pikachu cake, Pikachu plates, and a giant Pikachu balloon. While discussing party plans...
Programmed for Greatness
“God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.” Ephesians 2:10 NCV As a kid in the 80’s and as an undergrad. in the early 90’s, I enjoyed learning...
Recalculating…
“You are my God. Show me what you want me to do,and let your gentle Spirit lead me in the right path.” Psalm 143:10 CEV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28...
How to Stay Tuned In to God
“Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. . . . .” John 8:47 NIV Jesus said that those who belong to God hear His voice. If we have accepted Christ as God’s Son and have made Him Lord of our lives, then we are God’s children and we...