Tag Archives: Faith

BLESS YOUR ENEMIES? WHAT?!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “Bless your enemies, no cursing under your breath.” Romans 12, The Message Bless my enemies? But Lord, they ______. And we can all fill in the blank of how we are maligned, bullied and brought down low … Continue reading

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HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

Romans–Passion Christian Theology “Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.” Romans 12, The Message People say I am creative, but I don’t think I have used this talent to be “inventive” in hospitality. I do like to spice things up … Continue reading

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WORK SMARTER, PRAY HARDER!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology My momma always said, “work smarter, not harder”. That meant to plan your work in ways that get it done in the most efficient way possible. Paul give us another way to look at the work God … Continue reading

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CHEERFULLY EXPECTANT!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant.” Romans 12, The Message I had four full days off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Today I’m back to my regular routine of getting up early, preparing my mind for … Continue reading

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BURN…AND KEEP BURNING!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame.” Romans 12, The Message Randy has to occasionally remind me that cars cannot keep running unless more fuel is put into the tank to spark the fire that keeps … Continue reading

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THE CENTER

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.” Romans 12, The … Continue reading

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IF YOU WORK WITH THE DISADVANTAGED…

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “If you work with the disadvantaged, don’t let yourself get irritated with them or depressed by them. Keep a smile on your face.” Romans 12, The Message Teaching falls into this category every day. We never know … Continue reading

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IF YOU’RE PUT IN CHARGE…

  “If you’re put in charge, don’t manipulate…” Romans 12, The Message What?! Manipulation…do we do that? What is it exactly? I looked it up. Defined, manipulation is the skillful handling, controlling or using of something or someone. Whether it’s … Continue reading

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IF YOU GIVE ENCOURAGEMENT…

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology There are many forms of encouragement. Encouragement with a pure motive to lay aside your own interests to uplift someone, cheering them on, making that person God’s hero in the journey while standing beside them is helpful. … Continue reading

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IF YOU TEACH…

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “If you teach, stick to your teaching…” Romans 12, The Message The word teach in the Greek language literally means “one who learns”. So, a teacher is one who learns. When you decide that you have learned … Continue reading

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