Philippians 2:5-11 – Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 AndContinue reading “The Hope of Glory”
Author Archives: Chris Starn
Don’t Believe The Lie
Why Discipleship?
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. AndContinue reading “Why Discipleship?”
Expectations
But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. – Luke 24:21 We all have expectations. There are certain things that I can expect to happen in my life. The sun will come up in the morningContinue reading “Expectations”
Crying out
I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death. I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one without strength. I am set apart with the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom you remember no more, who are cut off from yourContinue reading “Crying out”
Prevented by the Holy Spirit?
And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. – Acts 16:6 Have you ever had a situation where everything seemed to be perfect and looked to be the right course that your life was taking? My wife and I thoughtContinue reading “Prevented by the Holy Spirit?”
God’s Timing
“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them.” – John 12:40 Have you ever thought about the implications of this verse? Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead, a sure sign that Jesus was theContinue reading “God’s Timing”
Take Up Your Cross
Awhile back I was planning to go on a short sabbatical. I had never done this before, but situations in our life were prompting me to get away to be alone with God. My plan was to go to my parents’ camper for a few days and spend an extended time in prayer and scriptureContinue reading “Take Up Your Cross”
Humbly Seeking
My son Caleb is always asking me questions. There are times when he asks things like “do cows make ice cream?” In a round about way the answer to that question is yes. Other times he asks will me tougher, more deep questions like “what is sin?” It surprises me sometimes the range of questionsContinue reading “Humbly Seeking”
Waking On Water
And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do notContinue reading “Waking On Water”
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