Tag Archives: transformed
IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 28
Transformed by the Word Galatians 1:11-17 After Paul’s conversion, he disappeared for three years, during which the Holy Spirit instructed him in the ways of God. This was a critical time for his growth as a believer. The Lord speaks … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 10
God’s Saving Initiative Acts 9:1-9 In other religions, worshippers pursue their god. In Christianity, however, it’s God who takes the initiative. This is obvious in the conversion of Saul of Tarsus (later known as Paul). Far from seeking the … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 19
Sunday Reflection: The Blessing of Transformation In his letter to the Romans, Paul urged the church to be transformed so they could resist the ways of the world and discern God’s will (Rom. 12:1-2). Interestingly, the apostle used the word … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 7
God’s Goodness in Discipline Hebrews 12:1-13 When a parent uses negative consequences in disciplining a son or daughter, the child might think, If you really loved me, you wouldn’t ground me. And the truth is, we often feel the same … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: DECEMBER 12
Personality …that they may be one just as We are one… —John 17:22 Personality is the unique, limitless part of our life that makes us distinct from everyone else. It is too vast for us even to comprehend. An island … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: DECEMBER 6
“My Rainbow in the Cloud” I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. —Genesis 9:13 It is the will of God that human beings should get … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 28
The “Go” of Unconditional Identification Jesus…said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor…and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” —Mark 10:21 The rich young ruler had the … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 20
The Divine Commandment of Life …be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. —Matthew 5:48 Our Lord’s exhortation to us in Matthew 5:38-48 is to be generous in our behavior toward everyone. Beware of living according to your … Continue reading