relationship restored

And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” :2 Corinthians 5.18-20

life-giving perfume

But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this? :2 Corinthians 2.14-16

to change one's mind or purpose

"Repent" is a word used often in the church. It carries alot of baggage. So what does it really mean: http://strongsnumbers.com/greek/3340.htm. Simply, it means to turn toward God. Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, He desires you to change your mind and your purpose.

My early blogs will be short. ;)

N.T. Wright

N.T. Wright moves mountains. I'll post more about my recent readings of some of his new books. For now, read anything he's written in the last few years.

the Word is God

And remember, the Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. :2 Peter 3.15

My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” :Psalm 27.8

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are." :1 John 3.1

But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. :1 John 4.8