by Matthew Borgstrom | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The comprehensive cost Jesus is referring to is made explicit at the very end of Luke 14:26, in that following Christ entails a hatred of one’s entire existence. Keep in mind that hating one’s life is not an attempt to throw an increasingly larger pity party, for that...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
When we hear the word compassion we most often think of it in a context of suffering. We must be honest that it’s a lot easier to be compassionate for someone who is suffering, but what about someone who has wronged us, which is the context surrounding Eph. 4:32. ...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
In light of the love Jesus calls his people to in Luke 6:32-36, what is the disposition of your heart towards those who boast over you or who trample your kindness or who constantly misinterpret your words and motives? Are you able to turn from and eradicate unloving...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we continue to refresh our thinking about what is fundamental in the life of the church, here is a helpful question to begin with: What does Jesus point to as the key factor in identifying a group of his disciples?—”Others will know that you are my disciples...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s likely that because of our lengthy time away from each other, we might feel the sacrifice of gathering together more than we have in the past. What kind of sacrifice exactly? There are at least 3 kinds: 1) The sacrifice of preparation–It takes great...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
In Psalm 25:20, David asked the Lord to guard him and then in v.21, he uses a synonymous verb to say that his integrity and uprightness guards him. Which is it that guards him?—God or his character. Both! We know that God’s power is ultimately the cause of any...
