Luke 6:45 tells us that our hearts hold our treasure. Either that treasure is good so that the things we say and the way we act are good, or that treasure is evil, and our words and actions are affected by that as well. But where does this treasure come from? And what are we… Continue reading Where Do We Get The Abundance of the Heart?
Category: Analogies
The Meek Will Inherit the Earth: An Analogy
Matthew 5:5 says that the meek will inherit the earth. Jesus even calls Himself “meek” in Matthew 11:29. But what does the word mean? And why is this a quality that would define those who are counted worthy to receive life in the ages to come? I believe that God showed me an analogy through… Continue reading The Meek Will Inherit the Earth: An Analogy
Under the Shadow of the Almighty: An Analogy
Before last week, I would have never thought I would actually come down with the Coronavirus. After all, I live a devout Christian life devoid of the kinds of things that open doors for the enemy. I pray prayers of protection every day over my family and myself, and I stand on Psalm 91:10. That's… Continue reading Under the Shadow of the Almighty: An Analogy
Fixing Spiritual Problems & Plumbing: An Analogy
Living in North Texas is usually pretty great. But, if there is one problem that characterizes the Texas homeownership experience, it’s a slab leak. The ground is especially prone to movement and foundation issues, and with the heat, the constant expanding and contracting of the pipes just begs for trouble. The past two weeks I… Continue reading Fixing Spiritual Problems & Plumbing: An Analogy
Christians Are Like Websites: An Analogy
Christians are like websites. Each one of us is unique, and God made all of us with different personalities and functions in the body of Christ. Some of us are set up to take orders or give direction. Some of us focus on sharing information (about salvation), and some of us just make people feel… Continue reading Christians Are Like Websites: An Analogy
3 Last Days Object Lessons From Shopping
For those who are listening, God is speaking all the time. It isn’t always dramatic like an audible voice or even a dream or a vision. It might be a Bible passage that seems to come off the page or the still, small voice that speaks to our hearts. But sometimes God uses circumstances, like… Continue reading 3 Last Days Object Lessons From Shopping
Chastisement and An Object Lesson About Iniquity
Judgement begins in the house of the Lord. This week, while the whole world was hunkered in houses wondering what will happen next with the coronavirus, God was taking just a moment to deal with some of His children. I, for example, was spanked but good. The worst part isn’t even that it was that… Continue reading Chastisement and An Object Lesson About Iniquity
Hebrew Roots Movement: An Analogy of Priorities
My friend and his wife have a pretty unique hobby: dumpster diving. They have certain stores’ schedules down pat. Every week they dive for things the employees put in the bins and video it all for YouTube. See, there are laws put in place to keep the public safe. The laws say when a store… Continue reading Hebrew Roots Movement: An Analogy of Priorities
Bumper Bowling and the Christian Walk
Picture taken at Alley Cats. There were screens above, so lanes reflected the lights there. If you have ever gone bowling with a child, chances are, you know about bumper bowling. It’s simply an adaptation to the lane for young children who are first learning to bowl. With the touch of a button, bumpers come… Continue reading Bumper Bowling and the Christian Walk
Staying Connected to God: Oxygen Mask Analogy
Focus during a crisis is imperative. If you have done any flying, you know that before the airplane even takes off, flight attendants spend several minutes discussing safety protocols. That way, in the event of a real emergency, passengers will know what to do. Recently while on a flight, it occurred to me that the… Continue reading Staying Connected to God: Oxygen Mask Analogy