Christian Lifestyle

Many times in the life of a Christian we are reminded that we are to love like Jesus. We are to emulate the life and actions of Christ. Which all sounds good on a Sunday morning. When we have an idealistic vision come to mind, all the while in a safe and familiar house of worship, riding a spiritual high. But then…. sometime later in the week, comes that thing, that situation, that reminder of our less than ideal set of circumstances. Maybe it is the less than ideal response,

Jesus gave a really good parable in Mark 4.  It was the parable of the seed and the sower.  In Mark 4:13 He says, “If you can’t understand the meaning of this parable, how will you understand all the other parables?” (NLT).  The seed is the word, and the soil is us! What kind of soil are you?  The enemy isn’t quite as concerned with you, as he is about the word “over” you (and in you).  He comes to snatch the word.   After the Father spoke from heaven that Jesus was His belov

Romans 8:14 states, “those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.”  That is a very powerful verse. It doesn’t say, “those who are led by rules,” or “those who try really hard”….it just plainly says, “those who are led by the Spirit.”  You can see this in Jesus’ life very clearly. Before he did any miracles, or raised anyone from the dead, the Father spoke from heaven that this is His “beloved son, in whom [He] is well pleased.”  At this point, the Father wa