107 truths about God, the world, and you. 103: Praying for God’s will to be done transforms your desires. Photo by Letizia Bordoni on Unsplash “...your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 ESV Praying for God’s will to be accomplished on earth is something Jesus teaches His disciples. By … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 103
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 96: In Communion you agree to receive His life. Photo by David Weber on Unsplash While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 96
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 91: Only faith in Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit enable religious practices to bless you. Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV The Greek word translated as “calls on” … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 91
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 88: Jesus communicates His blessings to you through practices of grace. Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash All the believers devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 88
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 86: Saving faith in Jesus leaves no part of your life untouched. Photo by Suzanne D. Williams on Unsplash Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36 … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 86
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 85: God made a way for you to escape His wrath. Photo by Deleece Cook on Unsplash God didn’t set us up for an angry rejection but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ. He died for us, a death that triggered life. 1Thessalonians 5:9-10 The Message … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 85
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 81: Your contentment is found in God’s goodness. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 81
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 70: God orders your sexuality. Photo by freestocks on Unsplash “You must not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14 NLT The seventh commandment of the ten written in stone addresses fidelity in our sexuality. God calls us to be faithful to the sexual nature He created. His plan and … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 70
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 66: Respecting God’s way blesses you. Photo by Jen Theodore on Unsplash “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. ...” John 15:12-13 NKJV Keeping … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 66
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 93: God establishes order for your family. Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 NLT Make much of your parents. God wants His people … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 63
The ordinary following the Extraordinary 