TEMPLES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
One of the most amazing things about being a Christian is that, after repenting and receiving God’s forgiveness for our sin, we are born again of the Holy Spirit and He makes us His dwelling place. That is why we receive justification and sanctification instantaneously when God redeems us. His Holy Spirit, representing His holy […]
THE PLACE OF HOLINESS IN OUR SALVATION
Last week we discussed the importance of pursuing holiness, without which no one will see the Lord, Who Himself is holy. But how does holiness relate to our salvation? Listen to today’s lesson, then study the passages below and prayerfully answer the reflection questions. Fasten your seatbelts, there is a lot to cover! Scripture verses: […]
BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY
Welcome to the first in a series of lessons I have taught at Journey Christian Church in Canton, GA on the subject of holiness. Each post consists of an audio recording of the session accompanied by the Bible passages I mention in the teaching and some questions for personal reflection. The recordings are between 25 […]
OUR HIDDEN LIFE
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who […]
RONA’S ROD
My dear readers, Rona’s Rod, aka COVID-19-whatever-the-latest-variant-is, has finally hit the Brommet household in full. We count ourselves blessed to have escaped the worse till now. Several in our circle of friends have lost loved ones, and others have suffered through rounds much worse than what we are experiencing. But we got it, nonetheless. Sore […]
I’LL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS
We’ve all said it, haven’t we? Perhaps we heard someone share a dire emergency, or we heard of a tragic situation on the news. We feel bad, and we want to do something or show we care in some way. But we struggle to find words of comfort, and we don’t quite know how to […]
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
You may have heard and even sung along with the refrain to the beloved carol “Angels We Have Heard on HIgh:” Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Literally, that means “Glory in the highest to God.” We say and sing “glory to God” all the time in our worship. Jesus even instructed us to include it in […]
THE PECULIAR GLORY OF ADVENT
The weeks leading up to Christmas are called the Advent Season. I’ve found that knowledge of this season is hit or miss in Christian circles these days. Mainstream churches that observe an annual liturgical calendar are usually familiar with it and faithfully light the four candles of hope, peace, joy, and love. Meanwhile, I’ve been […]
WHY GOD COMMANDS US TO GIVE THANKS
This being Thanksgiving week, social media and e-newsletters are loaded with thoughts and devotionals about the significance of Thanksgiving.
Sorry.
I’m going to add mine to it.
Because I found myself wondering: why are we commanded to give thanks? It says so, among other places, in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV): “in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Humor me and let me share my musings with you.
WHEN YOU WANT TO SET YOUR MIND ON THE THINGS OF GOD AND YOUR BRAIN SAYS NO.
Colossians 3:2 is a well-known verse: “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” That has been my daily resolution for decades. But I have to admit that it has been increasingly difficult. Not because I can’t control worldly thoughts. Not because I am uninterested in the things […]