Tarry in the city of Jerusalem, until you are endued with power from on high. Luke 24:49
He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father. Acts 1:4
These waiting days were necessary to enable the disciples to realize their need, their nothingness, their failure and their dependence upon the Master. They had to get emptied first, before they could get filled.
When We Have to Wait Read More »
Research has confirmed that the following behvioral stages are accurate predictors of alcohol and drug relapse. If you are trying to obtain long-term sobriety and avoid having a relapse, know the following warning signs. If you see them in your own behavior, take action to prevent a relapse. Change in AttitudeFor some reason you decide
Stages Leading to Relapse Read More »
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised,
he was able also to perform. Romans 4:21 KJV
It has been said of Abraham that he was a friend of God and the father of many nations, but what impacts me most about this biblical patriarch is that he was “fully persuaded” that God could and would fulfill His promises, regardless of seemingly impossible circumstances.
Are You “Fully Persuaded?” Read More »
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Obie-Host Hello and welcome to CIR’s latest Workshop:
“Life is Not a Game: Rules, rebellion, and freedom as a follower of Jesus” given by Rich Dixon.
Rich is a respected speaker and the author of “Relentless Grace: God’s Invitation To Give Hope Another Chance”.
You are invited to visit Rich’s web site: http://www.relentlessgrace.com
where you can learn more about Rich and his writings and you can also purchase his book.
You may download the booklet for free which this workshop is about here:
We will open with prayer, after which Rich will speak for several minutes. When he is through speaking
Life is Not a Game – Workshop Transcript Read More »
“I’m sorry.” Why are those two little words so difficult to say?
I made a mistake. I need to apologize. It’s not that hard.
So why is it so hard?
Maybe there’s a better question. Why is it so hard to say I’m sorry and really mean it? Or even better, what does it mean to really mean it?
That’s the real question: what does “being sorry” really mean?
I know this will shock you, but I occasionally broke the rules as a kid. I recall my mom telling me to apologize to someone. I’d comply grudgingly, and she’d say, “Now go back and say it like you MEAN it.”
Jesus Says “Sorry” Is A Verb Read More »
Do not judge according to appearance,
but judge with righteous judgment. John 7:24
Have you noticed that one of the most popular and oft-quoted verses from the Bible is some sort of mutilation of the admonition not to judge? This is particularly popular with those who are not familiar with the Scriptures and/or want to justify their own behavior. But does the Bible really teach us not to judge, or does it simply give us guidelines in how to judge correctly?
Passing Judgment on Others Read More »
Galatians 1:3-4 NKJV
Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father.”
Every good story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Every life, though, has a beginning, a middle, an end, and an ever after, an eternity. Paul here talks about the end of the Christ’s life and the ever after of ours as believers.
Heading for the Finish Line Read More »
What does the number on the scale say about you? When you really think about it, it’s only a number and doesn’t hold much meaning. It probably doesn’t feel that way. Weighing yourself may be a normal part of your day. In the end, though, that number does not and will not define you. No matter if that number goes up or down, you will still be the same you.
Letting Go of the Scale in Eating Disorder Recovery Read More »
Prayer from Yeshua’s Abigail
Abba, I have heard of so many deaths recently. So many loved ones lost. As Your children, we have hope that we will see our loved ones again. But sometimes we are unsure of where our loved ones really stand.
Abba, we know that You desire that none should perish. We know that You give every person ample chances to accept You. We also know that many who reject You are really rejecting a caricature of You. They have never really been shown who You really are.
We rely upon Your mercy, Abba, to show them the truth about You…even in those last moments of life. You see the hearts of people. You know if they are truly seeking You or not. Please reveal Yourself to those who are seeking.
Death… is such a hard thing Read More »
One of the most sobering chapters in all of Scripture can be found in Deuteronomy 6. In this well-known portion of the Old Testament, we are informed that the Law of God is more than just a series of directives handed down by a Divine Deity. In fact, we learn that obeying the Law is not only a life-long pursuit, but a pursuit that can actually lead to a longer life (6:2). We are also told that obeying the Law is “for our good always and for our survival” (6:24). Further, we are tasked with the mission of not only obeying this Law ourselves, but of passing it on and teaching it to our children (6:6-7). Any one of these three components, when considered on its own, should be enough to convince us that God takes His Law seriously.
A Lifelong Reconstruction Project Read More »
