Lord I know that you know me, for that reason my fear is small the innermost parts of my heart, the innocent Ways that I fall. Every thought and intent of my soul, The longings you see every one the quiet reflections , the hopes and exceptions the works both complete and undone the tiny … Continue reading Struggles of Faithful Proportions
Author: Kim Blenkhorn
Jude
When we talk about contending for our faith, we are talking about fighting a battle. In every battle we have to know who the enemies are, we must be fighting against the enemy; not God. We are fighting to stay with Jesus to believe what he says.
The Beach
This is the place where everything is magically okay. Where just for a moment in time and space I can forget the world around me and yet at the same time the world is all around me.
The Hard Work
What are the rocks in your life? Maybe God calls us to work at removing obstacles in life like rocks in a garden and he wants us to do it ourselves; maybe He wants us to fight against things that are buried in our hearts and past, which prevent growth and life from springing up.
A Lamp Shining
Peter is using a Lamp as a metaphor for God's words which are in fact prophetic and illuminate our way, until Christ returns, at which time the substance, being Christ himself will replace every lamp, light and luminary in this dark world, for he himself is the light of the world from the beginning of time.
God Created
I like to start here in the beginning the place where we always forget to start. And I like to see God as the One who made all the beauty around me. And just sit there for a while.
Gates of Heaven
This could be on a poster for a works based salvation, but it is not the entire truth. It may be in the back pocket of every serious Catholic and those who believe they can earn their way into God's kingdom, and who can argue? It's here in black and white, Peter is very clear...If you practice these qualities you will never fall and there will be provided for you a way into heaven." So why do some Christians believe that we are saved by faith and not by works?
Supplement Your Faith
Peter implores those who have faith to, "Supplement your faith with virtue, knowledge, self control, steadfastness, godliness and brotherly affection and love." What exactly is he saying? One thing we know for certain is that these seven qualities are within our power and control, and we know this must be true because Peter says, "for this very reason make every effort.
The Divine Nature
The divine nature is eternal and immune to corruption and sin. God has promised this to those who trust in him, belong to him, those who are chosen and elect and set apart for him. How do we get from here to there? Peter says, through the knowledge of God.
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