Jesus’ prayer in John 17:14–19 illustrates the Christian calling to live as distinct yet engaged participants in the world. Sanctification through God’s Word shapes believers’ lives, influencing their relationships and households. While facing accusations of hypocrisy, genuine Christian transformation highlights a pursuit of faithfulness and integrity, reflecting God’s design for flourishing in everyday life.
Tag Archives: Christ
Walking as Jesus Walked
John encourages believers to avoid sin through a relationship with Christ, who serves as their advocate. Walking as Jesus did involves patterning one’s life after His character and commands. While believers may stumble, the focus should be on sincere direction toward Christlikeness, leading to inner peace and joy through obedience and reliance on God’s wisdom.
Enemies Into Brothers and Sisters
What can turn enemies into brothers and sisters? Only Christ.
Hope for the Future
My hope is built on nothing less…
An Abundance of Life, Peace, Love, and Joy
As we live as repentant beings, fully humbled in Christ so that it is His peace, love and joy the world sees, we can bear the blessed fruit of seeing people respond by coming to know Him.
Good Foreigners
You have been called out of darkness and into God’s glorious light. It’s time to live like it. We are aliens and strangers, foreigners and exiles in this land. We now live as the people of God. Those who’ve received mercy and we proclaim the mercy of Christ available to all who believe by both our words and our deeds. Live for His Glory and to lead others to glorify Him.
Cultivating Good Soil
Is your life good soil for the truth of the Gospel?
I Don’t Hate You
I don’t hate you. No really, I don’t. Because of that, I want you to know this.
Love Came Down
Merry Christmas everyone!
Fragrant
The bouquet is free and freeing
The prisoners raising up find the shackles fall away
Others lift a fist and find their fates sealed
Sealed away in the iron will of self