There is no nice way to say it. I have a problem with obedience. I always seem to be aware of its imperfection. But, as I thought about it, I decided that surely there was at least one verse that I do well. Perfectly, in fact. And indeed, I found one. The verse? The first part of James 3:2: “We …
“Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48) This verse has to be one of the most discouraging in the Bible. I never have been or ever will be perfectly obedient. Fortunately, the Hebrews’ writer explains that rigorous obedience to rules never makes anyone perfect (Hebrews 10:1). So how am I perfect, even as my Father …
In the surrounding glow of radiance, the astonished angels watched as their glorious King spoke light into reality. Accustomed to an expanse of crystal enveloped in the incandescence of timeless eternity, they stared amazed as sun, moon, and time appeared. Their ears knew the roar of worship and the hum of wings, but when sky and sea below filled with …
Hartlee Kirk‘s guest post reminds me not only of my early days of marriage, but of deep truths that ring true today as well. No matter where we are in the process of our marriage (or even other relationships), she makes us want to roll up our sleeves and get to work! As he peeled the rusty-orange shag carpet away, …
“Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). I made a meal. I prayed a prayer. I read my Bible daily. “Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). I fought with my kids. I argued with my husband. I hated time spent with a co-worker. “Be perfect, …
O Lord, You know the hearts of all men (Acts 1:24). You came to earth so You might seek and find us, the wanderers (Luke 19:10). Once for all, You put away the barrier between man and God, so that we can be considered forever perfect (Hebrews 10:14). Now, You still investigate hearts — seeking evidence of Your …
Let’s say that you want to teach me to make a cake. We set the time, location and choose the recipe. You ask me to bring the bowl because you want me to take it home and bake it at my house. You have a “Whole Foods” flagship store just down the street from your house. Since this supermarket …
