Unholy Laying of Hands Welcome back to “Sins of the World.” I’m taking a deeper dive in the words of Galatians 5:19-21 to talk about what we need to avoid and how they can lead us to the Fruits of the Spirit. In Part 6, we talked about hostility, which Paul defined as a “personalContinueContinue reading “Quite Quarrelsome || Sins of the World #7”
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The Anger Avenue || Where the Hurt Lives #3
Anger is a valid emotion during the grief process. Acknowledging a hurt that came too soon and the fact that separation came from an event that was not expected. We landed in Peter’s denial in Mark 14:66-72 to learn about the processing of Peter realizing Jesus’ prophecy.
Making the World Less Hostile || Sins of the World #6
Our world is filled with hostility and chaos right now. The hostilities are nothing new to God, and we find that a rebellion against His commands is what gets us there. Romans 8:7 shows us the hostility of our flesh, and I share a view ways were overcome this to create unity amongst us.
“Fear” of the Lord || Manna for the Mind #404
Fearing God is not about being fearful of God. It’s about recognizing our responsibility to respond in worship and obedience. Malachi 4:2 gives us the ability to feel what that freedom looks like.
Christ’s Suffering Leads to Our Healing || Manna for the Mind #403
Christ’s suffering should not have been necessary at the hands of humanity. There’s a difference between the atoning sacrifice that He took versus the beating and flogging He faced. 1 Peter 2:24 tells us why He had to endure.
Healing Happens Around Us || Manna for the Mind #402
God is our eternal Healer, and has shown amazing work through Hezekiah’s life in Isaiah 38:16. Healing not only happens physically, but everywhere. We can be His hands and feet to see that healing and restoration.
Modern Sorcery || Sins of the World #5
Sorcery is something we only think of with Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, but what if I told you it was here with us. Revelation 18:23 shows us how to handle things like horoscopes, crystals, and AI.
Overcoming the Emptiness || Where the Hurt Lives #2
Grief can leave us feeling empty and disconnected, as explored in “Where the Hurt Lives.” Loss, particularly of a friendship, creates a void difficult to navigate. The psalmist’s lamentation reflects feelings of abandonment yet emphasizes regaining hope through faith and connection. Ultimately, vulnerability and trust in God can guide us toward healing.
Grounding Today’s Idols in God || Sins of the World #4
Idolatry is not an old-Bible term that doesn’t exist anymore. Colossians 3:5 shows us what idols can look like, and how we see idols in our world today. Consumerism, digital media, and nationalism has all in bondage. It’s time to break this.
Prayer Struggles || Manna for the Mind #401
God responds to prayers, and hears our pleas when we call out to Him. The psalmist in Psalm 30:2 points that out to us. Then, why is prayer so difficult at times?