Quote of Note #231: The “First Law of Prayer”

"There should be in our prayers an astringent honesty with ourselves, so that we may be honest with God, for God sees the secrets of our hearts, and God well knows when we are conventionally asking for blessings which we have no real desire to receive." Wm. Barclay (click link below for full quote)

Bible Note #63: Zacchaeus #6–The Power of God’s Grace and Kindness

Zacchaeus had experienced that grace and kindness from his new Lord.  Now, he was going to live by it in his own life.

Bible Note #61: Zacchaeus #5–Why Would Such a Man Want to See Jesus?

Zacchaeus acts like someone who was desperate to see Jesus.  Why?  Why would a hardnosed, money-grubbing guy like Zacchaeus be the least bit interested in someone like Jesus?

Quote of Note #37: Salvation as Transformation

"What men call 'salvation' is simply the first stage of God's plan for our lives, which is to conform us in character and power to the image of Jesus Christ.  If we fail to see our relationship to God as such, we will allow too many areas within us to remain unchanged.  Pulling down strongholds … Continue reading Quote of Note #37: Salvation as Transformation