Category: Ephesians

Feeling Done For?

Definition of done for 1: sunk in defeat : BEATEN 2: mortally stricken : DOOMED Yeah, the Holy Spirit really chaffed at me when I read this one. Wow. Had I really just days ago given myself this label? Done for? Really?? Sometimes depression takes… Read More

Seek First Project: Fear and Decisions (Day 114)

And He will delight in the fear of the Lord, And He will not judge by what His eyes see, Nor make a decision by what His ears hear; – Isaiah 11:3 The prophet is speaking of Jesus… Read More

Seek First Project: God’s Mighty Weapons – The Word (Day 99)

We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. – 2 Corinthians 10:4 I don’t know about you, but when I think of God’s mighty weapons,… Read More

Seek First Project: Be Grounded (Day 97)

that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being… Read More

Seek First Project: Our Shield, Our Faith (Day 50)

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.” – Genesis 15:1 Why do we not… Read More

Seek First Project: Come Boldly (Day 34)

Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. – Ephesians 3:12 Hopefully the work we’ve done with our fears this past month will help us to come boldly… Read More

Seek First Project: Among the Thorns (Day 27)

The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced…. Read More

Seek First Project: When Life Hits You Out of Nowhere (Day 10)

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. – Philippians 4:6   Some days, it feels like a big unfair game of “pile-on-Hendricks”. Do you… Read More

What Does Ecclesiastes Have To Do With Easter?

These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” – Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 I have seen the book of Ecclesiastes used as a tool by atheists,… Read More

What Does Ecclesiastes Have To Do With Easter?

These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” – Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 I have seen the book of Ecclesiastes used as a tool by atheists,… Read More