But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24 As I am reading through the book … Continue reading
A Living Word: What Makes Us Shrink In Shame?
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Philippians 1:20 Ashamed. (αἰσχύνω) to shrink in shame As I said in my last post , the MOST important … Continue reading
The Word we want…
Happy winter, dear friends. I know it has been a minute since I have been on here. Just know that I think of this space so often. Writing on the blog is always best when it feels invitational from the Lord. When I find myself writing out of duty it becomes rigid and honestly quite un-spirit-filled. Who … Continue reading
A Journey through Ephesians …. 6:21-24 {Our Final Post}
To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work. I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage … Continue reading
A Journey Through Ephesians…6:18-20
Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can body explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I … Continue reading
A Journey Through Ephesians… 6:10-17
The Whole Armor of God Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty … Continue reading
A Journey Through Ephesians…6:5-9
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather … Continue reading
A Journey Through Ephesians… 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” Fathers, … Continue reading
A Journey Through Ephesians… 5:21-33
And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. As the church submits to Christ, so you wives … Continue reading
A Journey Through Ephesians… Ephesians 5:18-20
(18) Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, (19) singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. (20) And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 5:18-20 … Continue reading
Becky Crenshaw 