Tag: Struggles

  • Re-changing clothes

    Re-changing clothes

    Ephesians 4:20–24 (NASB 95) 20 But you did not learn Christ in this way, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, 22 that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts…

  • Dad, I’m confused.

    Dad, I’m confused.

    Ephesians 4:14–16 (NASB 95) 14 As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; 15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who…

  • I’m sorry

    I’m sorry

    Ephesians 4:4–6 (NASB 95) 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. Examine / Explain In our divine invitation, we become a…

  • Traumatic Self-Reliance

    Traumatic Self-Reliance

    Ephesians 4:1–3 (NASB 95) 1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of…

  • AND

    AND

    Ephesians 2:14–16 (NASB 95) 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus…

  • Squandered Faith

    Squandered Faith

    Ephesians 3:8–13 (NASB 95) 8 To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; 10 so that the manifold wisdom…

  • Where are my idols?

    Where are my idols?

    Psalm 135:15–21 (NASB 95)       15 The idols of the nations are but silver and gold,       The work of man’s hands.       16 They have mouths, but they do not speak;       They have eyes, but they do not see;       17 They have ears, but they do not hear,       Nor is there any breath at…

  • Unbelief Identified

    Unbelief Identified

    Mark 9:21–29 (NASB 95) 21 And He asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. 22 It has often thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!” 23 And Jesus said to…

  • Innermost

    Innermost

    Psalm 119:1-8 Aleph.       1 How blessed are those whose way is blameless,       Who walk in the law of the LORD.       2 How blessed are those who observe His testimonies,       Who seek Him with all their heart.       3 They also do no unrighteousness;       They walk in His ways.       4 You have ordained Your…

  • Remembrance

    Remembrance

    Psalm 63:6-11       6 When I remember You on my bed,       I meditate on You in the night watches,       7 For You have been my help,       And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.       8 My soul clings to You;       Your right hand upholds me.       9 But those who seek…