We spend an enormous amount of our lives simply watching. We watch people, activities, nature, our children, and the list goes on... As followers of Jesus, we've not only been called to watch though, we've been called to watch and warn.
What exactly is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? When Jesus says this is unforgivable, it obviously catches our attention. Lets dig in and see just what Jesus was getting at.
Every follower of Jesus understands, from personal experience, the war that rages inside us all. The war between following the leading of the the Holy Spirit and following the leading of our selfish desires. If we are fully aware of this battle, it will go a long way to help us be victorious.
We as parents desperately need to speak to the hearts of our children. How do we get to know and speak to their hearts, and at the same time reveal our hearts?
Life stinks sometimes and tragedy can put our families in a tailspin that some do not recover from. What does God offer His people to manage the rough stretches of life that we must endure while we are in this world?
We all have desires that dwell inside of us both good and bad. Many times those desires are stemming from our experiences and personalities. Problems often occur when un-communicated desires harden into unrealistic expectations and produce unhappy relationships. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Jesus' definition of greatness looks much different than the world's definition. When we look closely at Jesus' version of greatness, how well do our lives match? Are we destined for greatness?
Jesus was always drawn to the outsiders; in them, He saw an element of society that was ripe for Kingdom harvest. The question for us is are we seeking any outsiders for the kingdom of God? Perhaps the better question is, do we care for them in the same way our Savior cares?
Jesus continues to call His people to tasks that will not be completed without His help. Do we have enough faith to bite off more than we can chew for His Kingdom?