Offer/Offered
“It is important to note that the first two times Christ inquires of Peter, “Do you love Me?” He uses a form of the word agape, which...
Thirst
“A driving thirst for God is our starting point. Such thirst comes to all of us naturally, but because we are fallen and sick, we easily...
Gentleness
“Christ tells us that He is gentle and to be like Him to find a deep sense of peace (Matthew 11:29). But do we understand what it really...
Teaching (Discipling)
“Teaching “about” the Faith is not the same as “discipling,” a distinction the Lord Himself makes in His Great Commission: “Going,...
Idolatry
“…life is shaped not only by natural forces and human actions but also through the active presence of God in it through Christ and the...
Nous
“The Greek biblical word “nous” (adjective “noetic”) gets translated “mind” in English bibles, but it doesn’t mean the cogitating...
Spiritual Warfare and Growth
“Sin is portrayed in Scripture as an active and powerful force in unrelenting pursuit of its victims (Gen. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:8), and the...
Love (As Struggle)
“Love is the only way to grasp another human being in the innermost core of his personality. No one can become fully aware of the very...
Wisdom
“People who have the sort of mind that sees only one side to every question tend towards vigorous action. They succeed in everything they...
Cleansing
“…the demands of this present life call for action, but God’s Word calls us to acknowledge His claim on our hearts now. We are seek Him...