Whose Image are we Bearing?

1 Corinthians 15.49 commands we bear the image of the Man of heaven. Just as we are born in the image of Adam so those born again of God are…

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Winning at What?

1 Corinthians 9.24 encourages running to win. What are you competing for? At what are you trying to win? The most powerful title at the company? More money than your…

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Spiritually Fit

Luke 9.62 warns no one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God. When God lived among us the second time,…

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For What will you be Rewarded

Psalm 11.7 promises He remembers godly deeds. Whatever we do all is to be done for the glory of God and the furtherance of His Kingdom. All we do in…

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Giving Generously

Acts 5.5 observes Annanias collapsed and died. When the Church started the people understood that this life was temporary and that the life to come was eternal. This eternal life…

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Working for Treasure

Matthew 6.20 commands that we accumulate for ourselves treasure in heaven. God does not have a problem with people pursuing wealth; He has a problem with people pursuing the wrong…

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A rewarded life

Ecclesiastes 2.11 warns all our secular achievements and acquisitions are ultimately profitless. The wisest and wealthiest man in history tried to teach his son that no matter what he did…

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Looking for a Reward

1 Thessalonians 2.19 asks who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at His coming? If Jesus were to return today what would…

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Serving God

Colossians 3.24 commands us to serve the Lord Christ. Among a list of things Christians are to do Paul summarizes them with his command to serve Jesus. This is a…

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Asset or Liability

Philippians 3.8 observes all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. What do we consider assets? I supposed context determines that answer.…

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