So, you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord. As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Greece—throughout both Macedonia and Achaia. And now the word of the Lord is… Read More Pattern and Priority – A Meditation on 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have noobligation to do what your flesh urges you to do. For if you live by itsdictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to deaththe deeds of your flesh, you will live. For all who are led by the Spiritof God are children of… Read More The Art of Daily Chores – a Meditation on Romans 8:12-14
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I trust what you have told me? I’m an old man and my wife is well along in years.” The angel replied, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the presence of God. It was He who sent me to bring you this good news! But, since you did not… Read More A Striking Contrast – An Advent Meditation on Luke 1:18-20 & 25
Merry Christmas! David, Matt, and Michael discuss Night, the meditation Luke 2:8. Read the meditation first: Night – An Advent Meditation on Luke 2:8 Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/other-side-of-grace-podcast/id1616334620 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NmY0MDc5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?ep=14
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.… Read More The Enemy of Fear: Thoughts on Anxiety – Part 1 – A Meditation on Philippians 4:6-9
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” What is purity of heart? The idea of purity is seen throughout the Bible. Scriptures seem to talk about different ways to be pure before God. The book definition of purity is: “freedom from adulteration or contamination.” The key word being “freedom.” Notice the… Read More What is Purity of Heart? – A Meditation on Matthew 5:8
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