Author Archives: LJones

Secondly, are we becoming more aware of toxins in our lives that obscure the perfect picture of Jesus?  Are we walking in a biblically framed relationship with Jesus, or have we allowed the world to define who Jesus is and … Continue reading →

Sharing the 100% Jesus  We return now to our initial goal of sharing Christ in our toxic world.  If we hope to be on mission in every area of our lives, allowing God’s Word to filter out everything that doesn’t … Continue reading →

When I meet missionaries who have spent their lives sharing the gospel in hostile regions of the world, I am struck by their enthusiasm and sense of purpose.  It is true they are susceptible to seasons of discouragement, and sometimes … Continue reading →

The Christian perspective on the blessed life transcends the world, but it also confounds onlookers.  How could obsessing over the will of God make one happy?  And while it might make sense that a life of obedience translates into a … Continue reading →

…sorry for the accidental inclusion of a sermon video link in my last post.  A correction has been made on my main site: http://www.storiesofvalue.com. Blessed and Forever Blessed If the term “beatitude” is the Latin word for happiness, and if lasting … Continue reading →

Continued from last Friday…When I was a child my Sunday School teacher taught me a song to remind me to defend my heart against life’s toxins.  I sang, “Be careful little eyes what you see, be careful little eyes what … Continue reading →

Avoiding the Toxins The process of purification in our hearts involves more than removing things that don’t belong.  As James reminded us, religion that is acceptable to God is “to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” (James 1:27).  … Continue reading →

The Organic Walk We face many obstacles as we strive to remove the additives that obscure the presence of Jesus in our lives.  Ironically, even the steps we take to acquire an organic approach to our faith can turn toxic.  … Continue reading →

The only responsible place to dispose of our old life, whether sin or sin’s carcass, is at the foot of the cross where Jesus’ blood poured out on our behalf.  We cannot trivialize our past, blame it on others, compare … Continue reading →

Releasing the Toxins Every cleansing process produces waste.  The dirt on your clothes and dishes goes down the drain and ends up in a treatment plant.  Medical supplies in a hospital are quarantined in separate containers and managed carefully to … Continue reading →