Category Archives: Romans

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2

The definition of the word “transform” from Webster’s is:  ” a change in structure, appearance, or character.”   There are several ways to transform something.  We can change the appearance with a re-model on the outside. We can change the structure, … Continue reading

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“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God…” Romans 8:28

Some years ago there was an article in the newspaper about a group of people in Austin who were asked to explain the most important lesson they had learned so far in their careers.  One man’s response spoke to me, … Continue reading

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“For the Word of God is living and active.” Hebrews 4:12

The Lord has given me the privilege of doing some work as a Life Coach.  Helping people who are not satisfied with how their life is, and want to change. Some of the time I see lives changed immediately as … Continue reading

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“Who will rescue me from this body of death: Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 7:24

As I mentioned, I am once again going through the Book of Romans written by the great Apostle Paul under the direction of the Holy Spirit.  As I am reading chapter 7, that tells of the struggle Paul had with … Continue reading

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“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21

There are many things that can hurt us in this life, and one of those is betrayal.  When someone we trust, and care about betrays us, it hurts in our soul, our spirit, and our body.  As someone put it, … Continue reading

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Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

When we believe in, and accept Christ Jesus as Savior into our soul, we are born again by the Holy Spirit with a spirit of sonship. We are then children of God – a new creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17)  We … Continue reading

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“Our Great Intercessor” Hebrews 7:25

To ‘intercede’ means to “plead or make a request in behalf of another, to mediate; to intervene”, according to Webster. In the Mosaic Covenant, when we sinned it was required that a Priest pray to God for us, and offer … Continue reading

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“In the beginning.” John 1:1

I love the fact that God has shown us how to mark out periods of time.  24 Hours that gives us a day, and a night.  12 months that gives us a year with all of its changes, and the … Continue reading

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Overcome evil with good. Romans 12: 21

When someone hurts us by what was said or done; a betrayal or broken promise, taking something that is rightfully ours, or treating us wrongly in other ways, deep pain is there.   The good news is we can decide … Continue reading

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He Lives – we are Justified. Romans 8

As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord today, how humbling it is to think of what He went through to get to this day those many years ago. You many have seen some of the movies showing the horrible … Continue reading

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