Response to the Topic of John 15:1-17 Life Application (Jul23 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection This month is a direct reflection regarding life application of the Scriptural text of John 15 verses 1 through 17 yet intertwined with grace. Grace and abiding. We are trying to unpack the reality of grace and the beauty that lies within for it is a good reminder to keep us grounded…
Response to the Topic of Colossians 4:2-6 Life Application (Aug23 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection This month is a direct reflection regarding life application of the Scriptural text of Colossians 4:2-6. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that…
Response to the Topic of Knowing the Holiness of G-d (Sep23 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection There is no fear like that which love begets. We do not fear God with the fear of the slave or felon, but with the fear of the love that cannot endure the thought of giving pain to the one loving and loved. F. B. Meyer G-d is NOT our equal. He…
Response to the Topic of Exploring the Seven Deadly Sins (Nov23 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection “Sin is a fundamental relationship— it is not wrong doing, but wrong being— it is deliberate and determined independence from G-d.” Oswald Chambers Sin sucks. I said it last month and I will say it again. This month has been an eye-opener. Not fully wide. Not fully awake. But on a journey. …
Response to the Topic of Justification and Sanctification (Dec23 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection “Sanctification means more than being freed from sin. It means the deliberate commitment of myself to the God of my salvation, and being willing to pay whatever it may cost.” Oswald Chambers In the last few months, wounds have been opened and my faults and struggles have been laid bare. To hurt…
Response to the Topic of Orientation Toward Mission and Dependent Prayer (Feb24 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection They lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.” (Ac 4:24, ESV) The Spirit leads and is the formulation of our connection with our L-rd. As we breathe and live, we need our constant companion. This…
Response to the Topic of Theological Integration and Disenculturation (Apr24 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection Disclaimer: I am not a trained Biblical scholar, nor am I the Almighty, the great I AM. Only He can write, change, or authorize Scripture. What I am about to share is a personal perspective and interpretation only and as such it is not Biblical text nor authoritative. In fact I hope…