“Get behind me, Satan, for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s (Mark 8:33).” I think the essence of what Jesus was saying is that Peter wanted a kingdom, not reconciliation of the lost. God’s interests are sacrifice and reconciliation in the spirit. And in the eternal. Man’s interests are glory,…
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When I’m Called To Something Difficult
God doesn’t mess around. He literally told Isaiah to go around naked for three years. And barefoot. I find the naked part a little more noteworthy, but both though. Naked and barefoot. Three years. “Go and loosen the sackcloth from your hips, and take your shoes off your feet.” And he did so, going naked…
Me and My Foolishness
You have called me to the impossible, forsaking the ways of the world and the wisdom of this culture. Everything around me says this can’t be done. People say You don’t do this. Many watch and scratch their heads. This makes no sense, this walk of faith. People say the words that I say to…