spiritual hacks for a miraculous life
“All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful natureand following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.” (Ephesians 2:3 NIV)
Ah our title, the motto of the 60’s when I came of age. Hanging with the hippies on Telegraph in Berkeley. Tie-dyed t-shirts. Love beads. And all that went along with that life.
What a freaking mess. [Read more…]
“Yes, in the past you lived the way the world lives, following the ruler of the evil powers that are above the earth. That same spirit is now working in those who refuse to obey God.” (Ephesians 2: 2 NCV)
I’m sure you’ve heard the famous definition of insanity, “Continuing to do the same things and expecting a different result.”
Just take a look around if you want to see insanity. Rampant divorce, epidemic depression, cratering health, prescription drug sales reaching new highs.
And this in the most affluent society in history. [Read more…]
“In the past you were spiritually dead because of your sins and the things you did against God.” (Ephesians 2: 1 NCV)
I’m baffled by how little people settle for in order to avoid a relationship with God.
I mean all of us want love, success, happiness.
And most of us probably on more than one occasion have gone about trying to get those things in less than stellar ways. [Read more…]
“And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” (Ephesians 1: 22-23 NIV)
Do you ever wonder why so few ever accomplish anything close to their dreams? I mean most people start out with a vision of their future that’s frankly astounding. Ask kids what they want to be when they grow up and their thoughts often are inspiring.
But somewhere between those years and adulthood something happens. The dreams disappear. [Read more…]
“Far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.” (Ephesians 1:21 NIV)
We live in a pretty oppressive world don’t we? I mean just watch the news for five minutes. It’s filled with scary stuff.
Terrorists bombing civilians.
Governments targeting groups.
Corruption, crime, hatred.
And then add to that the pressures we face at work from a boss on an ego trip or a colleague clawing his way to the top.
And for some the fear of evil spirits running amok. [Read more…]
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 1: 19-20 NLT)
All of us at times face seemingly unsolvable problems. Tough nuts that just won’t crack.
Our careers careen off track.
Our marriages stress out?
We struggle with health issues we just can’t resolve.
And money? Or sometimes what’s left of it? [Read more…]
“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” (Ephesians 1: 18-19a, NIV)
Do you ever wonder why we see so little of God’s miraculous power?
I mean we sing and hear about it in Church. We pray for it. We read about other people experiencing it. Yet, how often do we see God’s miraculous intervention in our lives?
And you know, sometimes we really need it. [Read more…]
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” (Ephesians 1: 17 NIV)
I find life gets pretty confusing at times. Relationship stresses, unexpected challenges, setbacks, worries.
So many questions we’d love for God to answer but the connection keeps dropping.
So we turn to the church and if your experience in anything like mine at times you come out even more confused. [Read more…]
“I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly.” (Ephesians 1: 16 NLT)
Relationships are tough. Without a doubt one of the most critical needs of our lives. We all want to be loved and to love.
Yet, half of marriages that started out blissfully end in divorce. And those relationships that don’t get to marriage nearly all end in hurt.
Then add in the rifts in families and friendships that blow up. What a mess. [Read more…]
“That is why since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people.” (Ephesians 1:15 NCV)
I believe we want spiritual power ignited in our lives. Otherwise frankly you wouldn’t be reading this and I wouldn’t be writing it.
Yet, we struggle with that day to day. Sometimes we see evidence of it and unfortunately often we don’t. [Read more…]
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