The Glory of Christ and His Church: Redeem the Time
Did you know that time is one of our most precious assets? An ancient mariner proverb states, “Time and tides wait for no man.” The simple meaning is that time, like the tide, continues to change constantly—it waits for no one. In life, we are offered windows of time...
The Glory of Christ and His Church: Walking in the Light
Today, I want to examine how believers are to walk in the light of Christ. Jesus is the light of the world and, as His born-again followers, we carry His light within through the indwelling nature of the Holy Spirit. We radiate the light and glory of Jesus everywhere...
The Glory of Christ and His Church: Partnering with the Holy Spirit
Anger is an emotion with which God created us. However, there is anger, and then there is anger! Have you ever lost your temper? Have you ever held onto anger for longer than a day? If we were honest, the answer for most of us is “yes”. But is this God’s way? Let’s...
The Glory of Christ and His Church: Living as a New Creation
Continuing in Ephesians, let’s examine today what it means to live as a new creation in Christ (Eph. 4:17-24). Paul starts chapter 4 by exhorting the Ephesians to “walk worthy of the calling by which you were called.” Jesus paid a worthy price for each of us. Worthy...
The Glory of Christ and His Church: Fully Mature
God is the God of revival, and He promises to send times of refreshing to His people (Acts 3:19). Despite evil and turbulent times, we can remain peaceful and hopeful as we prayerfully wait, in faith, upon the Lord. God is inviting us once again to seek Him because...
The Glory of Christ and His Church: Grace to Each One
God is moving in a fresh way in our church services at Passion. There is deep worship, prayer, confession, and freedom for the Holy Spirit to move among us. Many are being powerfully touched. Personally, I am experiencing waves of His presence and tears for our...
The Glory of Christ and His Church: Living Out the Fire
Fan into Flames This past weekend, God’s presence and holy fire burned in our midst. Beginning on Friday night during our Encounter Night, God began to move. His presence grew through the weekend, and our Sunday morning worship service became a holy moment in the...
The Glory of Christ and His Church: Maintaining the Fire
Fire is captivating. Just to gaze at a fireplace or a campfire can be mesmerizing. So is God’s fire! Throughout the Bible and Church history, we read accounts of the fire of God and His Holy Presence in manifestation. When God’s glory comes in power, entire nations...
The Glory of Christ and His Church: Keeping the Unity of the Spirit
The Church is the glory of Christ. He died for her, and He prayed we would be one with each other. As a result, the world will see His glory through our unity. A Church united in Christ’s love, humility, and faithful obedience is a powerful force for good in society....
The Glory of Christ and His Church: One Lord, One Faith
Ultimately, God desires unity with us individually and for each of us to be unified with others in the body of Christ. Jesus died for all so that, through His vicarious death and resurrection, all might live in the fullness of His love, grace, and unity with God and...
