by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
Christ-likeness of the inner being is not a merely human attainment, of course. It is, finally, a gift of grace. Nevertheless, well-informed human effort is indispensable. Spiritual formation in Christ is not a passive process. Grace does not make us passive. Divine...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
To fulfill the high calling which God has placed upon us in creating us and redeeming us, we must have the right inner substance or character. We must come to grips with who we really are, inside and out. For we will do what we are. So we will need to become the kind...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
God told Joshua, “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Here’s a simple analogy: When we buy an automobile (or any...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
Obedience is not a popular word today. For generations, we have been taught by secular teachers to avoid such words. One result has been a lack of discipline in our homes and schools which is an important factor in the progressive decline of our students in every...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
Preaching: There is no substitute for sound, doctrinally solid, Spirit-invoked preaching that has as its aim the connection of God’s intent with God’s people. In other words, prophets make God’s intent known so that God followers can live rightly. Much preaching these...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
What is a white lie? A white lie is a perceivably harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting another person’s feelings. White lies are used to euphemize harsh truths, flatter, or appeal to a person’s emotion in a positive way. There are many...
