God is wanting to yield in us a fruit of righteousness and holiness. To do that, God must prune us. Jesus talks about this pruning that God does through Him.
All tagged love of God
Loving “Non-Believers” with the Love of God
Love is at the center of God’s most redemptive act. If we are to be reflections of God in this broken world, then we are to love others with the love of God.
Virtuoso Christians
The gradual climb up this figurative staircase leads us upward toward becoming virtuosos rather than just admirers of the Christian lifestyle.
Sharing the Mighty Deeds of God
Perhaps we need to commit to be more faithful in sharing not only the good news of Jesus, but the good news about what God has done in our lives.
Our Posture Toward God
Our posture is much deeper than a physical posture (sitting, standing, kneeling, etc.). It is a deep inner posture toward God or away from Him. Is our heart and spirit turned toward Him?
Reflection Roundup: “This is the way; walk in it” (Is. 30:21)
When at a crossroads, not knowing whether to go to the right or to the left, trust the voice of God who says, “Here is my way; walk in it.”
You Are Loved
I now know (with all my heart) that I am deeply loved. Not because I have minimized my sin and helped others manage theirs, but simply because I exist.
Are You More Loving?
When we love like Jesus loved, then we show all humankind that we are disciples of Jesus.
Extravagant Love
Our lives are not just sustained, they are infused with God’s love that overflows from need to sheer luxuriance.
Back in the Saddle Again (Part 2)
In this installment I’m tempted to follow my own advice and write a little more about God’s love.
Back in the Saddle Again
What would I do if I could go back to the days of full-time ministry, preaching week after week? What would I change?