God Running

I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. So–what now?–Romans 7

From the archives: This blog, which was originally published on August 2, explores the connection between the struggle Paul highlights in Romans 7 (namely, having the desire to do right while lacking the will to do it) and the interrogation of Peter and John in Acts 4. After the apostles healed a crippled man in the name of Jesus, the high priest and others interrogating them recognized that Peter and John had been with Jesus, which is precisely how we can overcome the struggle Paul outlines in Romans. The more we are with Jesus, the more we are like Jesus, and the more our will conforms to His.

A group of volunteers working together to prepare and package food in a community service setting, wearing hairnets and gloves.
Love Does volunteers packing meals for those in need.

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4 Reasons for the Enormous Hope We Have in Christ–Romans 8:29-39

An icon of Saint Monica, depicted with a serene expression, wearing a white headscarf and red robe, holding a scroll with the text 'I cried to the Lord in my distress and he answered me.' The background is a golden hue, enhancing the religious and spiritual atmosphere.
An icon of St. Monica by Sr. Hannah of the Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Monastery in California.

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Groaning in Prayer–Romans 8:26-28

Why don't I feel joy
Image by Will Foster, used with permission, willfosterphoto.com.

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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You can be many things and defend your hatred for your enemies: But you can’t be this…

Illustration of various religious symbols including a cross, crescent moon, pentagram, Star of David, yin-yang, and an atom symbol with an 'A' for atheism.

You can be a great many things and defend your hate for enemies: Atheist, agnostic, astrologist, witch, an upstanding member of any number of world religions… you’ve got a smorgasbord to choose from. What you cannot be is a follower of Jesus. —Brant Hansen

Matthew 5:43-46

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Image of religious symbols via wikimedia commons (atheism symbol added) — Creative Commons