Tag: Prayer
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Who is your Timothy
In 1 Corinthians 4:14–21, Paul contrasts the “countless guides” of the world with the rare gift of spiritual fathers. Looking at our own lives, we have to ask the hard question: Are we just sharing spiritual advice from a distance, or are we actively pouring into a “Timothy”? This reflection dives into the heart of…
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The Unraveling of Our Own Wisdom
In a world that rewards self-reliance and status, Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 3 call us to a terrifying yet liberating reality: to become truly wise, we must be willing to drop our spiritual posturing and become fools for Christ.
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Working the Field
There are seasons when it feels like nothing is growing. We wonder if God has forgotten us or if we’ve somehow missed our calling. In 1 Corinthians 3:5–9, Paul reminds us that our responsibility is not to produce the harvest but to faithfully work the field God has entrusted to us. Whether we’re planting seeds,…
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Hearing the Whisper
True wisdom isn’t discovered through human effort—it is revealed by the Holy Spirit. In this reflection on 1 Corinthians 2:11–13, we explore what we’re truly capable of, the subtle danger of counterfeit joy, and how learning to quiet the noise of the world helps us hear the gentle whisper of God. When our gifts remain…
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God Is Faithful: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4–9
Paul reminds the church at Corinth that God has enriched them in Christ and that they are not lacking any gift as they wait for the return of Jesus. This reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4–9 is a reminder that God is faithful, His grace is enough, and He will sustain us to the end.
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Called to Be Saints: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:1–3
Paul reminds the church at Corinth that they are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints. This reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:1–3 is a reminder that our identity is not found in comparison, performance, or control, but in who we are in Christ.
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Suit up!
Ephesians 6:19–20 (CJB) 19 And pray for me, too, that whenever I open my mouth, the words will be given to me to be bold in making known the secret of the Good News, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may speak boldly, the way I should. Examine / Explain Paul…
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AWAYS 100 %
Ephesians 6:17–18 (CJB) 17 And take the helmet of deliverance; along with the sword given by the Spirit, that is, the Word of God; 18 as you pray at all times, with all kinds of prayers and requests, in the Spirit, vigilantly and persistently, for all God’s people. Examine / Explain We have been getting equipped for…
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Dimensions unknown
Ephesians 3:14–19 (NASB 95) 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 so that Christ may dwell…
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“Fail Army”
Ephesians 1:15–16 (NASB 95) 15 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers Examine / Explain Paul, upon hearing of the maturing believers in…