Christ’s Doctrine Is Astonishing

https://immortalityroad.wordpress.com/2015/04/25/christs-doctrine-is-astonishing/ The most distinguishing characteristic of Christ’s doctrine is that it is astonishing. “And they were astonished at His doctrine, for His word was with power” (Luke 4: 32). The word “astonished” in the Greek means “to be struck with amazement as by lightening.” The Latin roots of our English word is “to be thunderstruck.” In both,…

Don’t Let “The Cares of This Life” Choke Out God’s Vision of Sonship

https://immortalityroad.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/dont-let-the-cares-of-this-life-choke-out-gods-vision-of-sonship/ With so many things screaming at us today–unemployment, recession, depression, the stock market collapse, mortgage crisis, layoffs, bills, family problems–no wonder it is difficult to keep the center of our thoughts on God’s plan and purpose. Most do not know His eternal purpose, but even if they did, that knowledge would be drowned out…