https://norwood.org The latest blog-posts from Nor'wood Bible Church 2026-04-09T06:03:04.999Z Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:45:24 GMT https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification en Merechurch Node.js https://cdn.sanity.io/images/pzw9ch80/production/7add3ce289b400f54bf55de933372cb6fb1151d9-3012x1461.png https://norwood.org © 2026 Nor'wood Bible Church https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-resurrection-and-the-advancing-of-christ-s-kingdom Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-resurrection-and-the-advancing-of-christ-s-kingdom Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:45:24 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/doing-god-s-will-god-s-way Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/doing-god-s-will-god-s-way Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:19:31 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/which-path-are-you-on- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/which-path-are-you-on- Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:01:36 GMT Blog Posts 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https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-fruitfulness-of-a-mother-s-faith Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-fruitfulness-of-a-mother-s-faith Fri, 09 May 2025 20:26:51 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-can-save-by-many-or-by-few Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-can-save-by-many-or-by-few Fri, 02 May 2025 20:18:06 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/reliable-witnesses Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/reliable-witnesses Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:58:05 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/resurrection-power-in-justification-and-sanctification Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/resurrection-power-in-justification-and-sanctification Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:29:07 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/affirming-jesus-as-savior-and-messiah-of-the-nations Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/affirming-jesus-as-savior-and-messiah-of-the-nations Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:30:44 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/pressed-into-truth-by-hardship Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/pressed-into-truth-by-hardship Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:43:34 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/who-are-the-people-you-look-up-to- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/who-are-the-people-you-look-up-to- Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:37:47 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/choosing-blessing-and-life-or-corruption-and-death Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/choosing-blessing-and-life-or-corruption-and-death Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:05:48 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/loyal-to-the-cause-and-following-godly-examples Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/loyal-to-the-cause-and-following-godly-examples Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:50:05 GMT 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https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/words-of-encouragement-for-2025 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:31:43 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-has-done-great-things-for-you- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-has-done-great-things-for-you- Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:50:23 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-are-so-blessed- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-are-so-blessed- Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:53:00 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/are-we-saved-by-grace-alone-through-faith-alone-in-christ-alone- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/are-we-saved-by-grace-alone-through-faith-alone-in-christ-alone- Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:06:16 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/pleasing-the-lord-is-the-aim-of-faith Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/pleasing-the-lord-is-the-aim-of-faith Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:11:00 GMT Blog Posts 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https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/trusting-the-promises-of-god-in-the-new-covenant Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/trusting-the-promises-of-god-in-the-new-covenant Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:22:00 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/all-hail-king-jesus- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/all-hail-king-jesus- Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:00:14 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/experiencing-righteousness-and-peace-from-the-lord Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/experiencing-righteousness-and-peace-from-the-lord Fri, 31 May 2024 22:19:09 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/helping-your-mother-rejoice-in-jesus- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/helping-your-mother-rejoice-in-jesus- Fri, 10 May 2024 20:17:37 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-biblical-christian- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-biblical-christian- Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:25:00 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/come-what-may-the-lord-is-with-you- Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/come-what-may-the-lord-is-with-you- Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:53:00 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/tragedy-becomes-triumph Matthew 28:1–6 1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Matthew’s gospel records two devoted female followers of Jesus named Mary, heading to the tomb of Jesus following the Sabbath. These ladies, along with all those who faithfully followed Jesus during His public ministry, were distraught and confused. They were all convinced that Jesus the Messiah was going to restore the kingdom of Israel along with all the power and privilege the Jewish people anticipated following the arrival of the promised Messiah. But Jesus had been betrayed and handed over to the mob of jealous Jewish leaders who demanded the Roman ruler Pilate execute Jesus for claiming to be a rival king of Caesar. Against his better judgment, Pilate agreed to the demands of the Jewish leaders and had Jesus flogged, crucified, and buried in the tomb three days prior. At the tomb an angel appeared with a seismic display of power. He rolled the stone from the entrance of the tomb to reveal the tomb no longer holds the body of Jesus. In the presence of terrified guards of the tomb, the angel tells these women they don’t need to be afraid. The most celebrated and reassuring words in reference to the resurrection come from the angel to these women. “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” These glorious words describe the event that changed human history. The world has seen many religious leaders come and go. The world has never seen a man return to eternal life from the dead until that Sunday. It happened “as he said,” indicating that the word of the Lord proved true. On the night of His betrayal, Jesus promised His disciples, “But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” (Matthew 26:32) They missed it! Some fascinating things can be seen in this passage. Jesus told His disciples that He was going to Jerusalem to be handed over to the Jews to be crucified and then in three days He will be resurrected. His disciples heard these words directly from the mouth of Jesus. Amazingly, they hear what they want to hear. From this let us all hear a word of caution. How many layers of personal comfort and desires become compacted fibers in our filter, so that when the truth of our Lord is shared, we hear what we want to hear? We need to ask our Lord to keep our hearts open to truth, humble before the truth, and willing to obey the truth. In our celebration of the resurrection this Sunday, we need to affirm, “He is not here, for he is risen.” Jesus is risen, ascended, and seated at the Father’s right hand as our Great High Priest and our Reigning King. Christians belong to the Lord. As His people we benefit from His sovereign greatness that changes our lives and has the power to change His world. The resurrection is so encouraging because we repeatedly see tragedy becoming triumph. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said! Happy Resurrection Day!! Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/tragedy-becomes-triumph Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:01:00 GMT Blog Posts Matthew 28:1–6 1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Matthew’s gospel records two devoted female followers of Jesus named Mary, heading to the tomb of Jesus following the Sabbath. These ladies, along with all those who faithfully followed Jesus during His public ministry, were distraught and confused. They were all convinced that Jesus the Messiah was going to restore the kingdom of Israel along with all the power and privilege the Jewish people anticipated following the arrival of the promised Messiah. But Jesus had been betrayed and handed over to the mob of jealous Jewish leaders who demanded the Roman ruler Pilate execute Jesus for claiming to be a rival king of Caesar. Against his better judgment, Pilate agreed to the demands of the Jewish leaders and had Jesus flogged, crucified, and buried in the tomb three days prior. At the tomb an angel appeared with a seismic display of power. He rolled the stone from the entrance of the tomb to reveal the tomb no longer holds the body of Jesus. In the presence of terrified guards of the tomb, the angel tells these women they don’t need to be afraid. The most celebrated and reassuring words in reference to the resurrection come from the angel to these women. “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” These glorious words describe the event that changed human history. The world has seen many religious leaders come and go. The world has never seen a man return to eternal life from the dead until that Sunday. It happened “as he said,” indicating that the word of the Lord proved true. On the night of His betrayal, Jesus promised His disciples, “But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” (Matthew 26:32) They missed it! Some fascinating things can be seen in this passage. Jesus told His disciples that He was going to Jerusalem to be handed over to the Jews to be crucified and then in three days He will be resurrected. His disciples heard these words directly from the mouth of Jesus. Amazingly, they hear what they want to hear. From this let us all hear a word of caution. How many layers of personal comfort and desires become compacted fibers in our filter, so that when the truth of our Lord is shared, we hear what we want to hear? We need to ask our Lord to keep our hearts open to truth, humble before the truth, and willing to obey the truth. In our celebration of the resurrection this Sunday, we need to affirm, “He is not here, for he is risen.” Jesus is risen, ascended, and seated at the Father’s right hand as our Great High Priest and our Reigning King. Christians belong to the Lord. As His people we benefit from His sovereign greatness that changes our lives and has the power to change His world. The resurrection is so encouraging because we repeatedly see tragedy becoming triumph. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said! Happy Resurrection Day!! https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/overcoming-the-odds-by-the-power-of-god Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/overcoming-the-odds-by-the-power-of-god Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:38:31 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-slaughter-needs-to-stop Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-slaughter-needs-to-stop Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:15:22 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/do-you-belong-to-jesus-the-king-of-glory 1 Peter 1:3–9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/do-you-belong-to-jesus-the-king-of-glory Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:35:11 GMT Blog Posts 1 Peter 1:3–9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/getting-our-hearts-right-with-god Psalm 51:10–12 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.  Psalm 51 is a song in… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/getting-our-hearts-right-with-god Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:29:22 GMT Blog Posts Psalm 51:10–12 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.  Psalm 51 is a song in… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-glorious-truth-of-having-peace-with-god Romans 4:23–5:2 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. 1 Therefore, since we… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-glorious-truth-of-having-peace-with-god Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:17:22 GMT Blog Posts Romans 4:23–5:2 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. 1 Therefore, since we… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/life-came-through-the-death-of-jesus Romans 6:5–11 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/life-came-through-the-death-of-jesus Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:58:22 GMT Blog Posts Romans 6:5–11 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-sanctifies-his-people Leviticus 22:31–33 31 “So you shall keep my commandments and do them: I am the Lord. 32 And you shall not profane my holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel. I am the Lord who sanctifies you, 33 who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God: I am the Lord.”… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-sanctifies-his-people Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:00:43 GMT Blog Posts Leviticus 22:31–33 31 “So you shall keep my commandments and do them: I am the Lord. 32 And you shall not profane my holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel. I am the Lord who sanctifies you, 33 who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God: I am the Lord.”… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/renewing-our-passion 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.  We… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/renewing-our-passion Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:12:22 GMT Blog Posts 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.  We… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-greatest-christmas-gift Romans 6:22–23 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Christmas… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-greatest-christmas-gift Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:04:51 GMT Blog Posts Romans 6:22–23 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Christmas… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/living-lives-that-are-focused-and-wise Ephesians 5:11–16 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. 13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, 14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper,… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/living-lives-that-are-focused-and-wise Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:03:20 GMT Blog Posts Ephesians 5:11–16 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. 13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, 14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper,… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/our-eternal-rock-of-stability-is-jesus-christ Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.  Change isn’t necessarily evil or bad. Change is necessary because we are limited created beings who must recognize we need to learn and grow from acquiring accurate information. Learning, growing, and changing are the God-given means of the normal… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/our-eternal-rock-of-stability-is-jesus-christ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:31:59 GMT Blog Posts Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.  Change isn’t necessarily evil or bad. Change is necessary because we are limited created beings who must recognize we need to learn and grow from acquiring accurate information. Learning, growing, and changing are the God-given means of the normal… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/listening-to-jesus-is-important Luke 9:28–36 28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/listening-to-jesus-is-important Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:51:46 GMT Blog Posts Luke 9:28–36 28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-christ-in-creation-and-new-creation 2 Corinthians 4:3–6 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-christ-in-creation-and-new-creation Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:31:28 GMT Blog Posts 2 Corinthians 4:3–6 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-the-glorious-god-of-grace Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-the-glorious-god-of-grace Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:13:51 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/our-difficulties-are-not-to-big-for-our-lord Ephesians 3:14–21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/our-difficulties-are-not-to-big-for-our-lord Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:59:52 GMT Blog Posts Ephesians 3:14–21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/finding-joy-and-satisfaction-in-christ-alone Hebrews 12:18–24 18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not endure the order that… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/finding-joy-and-satisfaction-in-christ-alone Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:32:35 GMT Blog Posts Hebrews 12:18–24 18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not endure the order that… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/what-does-it-mean-to-confess-jesus-is-savior-and-lord Romans 10:8–10 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/what-does-it-mean-to-confess-jesus-is-savior-and-lord Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:25:44 GMT Blog Posts Romans 10:8–10 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/obedience-is-blessed-and-disobedience-cursed 1 Samuel 15:22–23 22 And Samuel said, “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry.… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/obedience-is-blessed-and-disobedience-cursed Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:40:58 GMT Blog Posts 1 Samuel 15:22–23 22 And Samuel said, “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry.… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-honoring-humility-teachableness-and-wisdom The following are a few passages from the book of Proverbs. These nuggets of truth help us to understand how to avoid stupidity and gain beneficial God-honoring wisdom in life. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. To fear God means… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-honoring-humility-teachableness-and-wisdom Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:39:41 GMT Blog Posts The following are a few passages from the book of Proverbs. These nuggets of truth help us to understand how to avoid stupidity and gain beneficial God-honoring wisdom in life. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. To fear God means… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/correcting-with-kindness Ephesians 4:25, 32 “25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another....32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Christians are to acknowledge the authority of Jesus Christ in… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/correcting-with-kindness Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:47:49 GMT Blog Posts Ephesians 4:25, 32 “25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another....32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Christians are to acknowledge the authority of Jesus Christ in… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/taking-up-the-cross-of-jesus-christ Mark 8:34–36 34 And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/taking-up-the-cross-of-jesus-christ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:57:50 GMT Blog Posts Mark 8:34–36 34 And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/let-people-see-the-great-light-of-jesus-christ Matthew 5:14–16 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/let-people-see-the-great-light-of-jesus-christ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:30:30 GMT Blog Posts Matthew 5:14–16 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/following-jesus Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Before this communication of Jesus to His disciples, Jesus had informed them that He was going to Jerusalem, and after going there, He will be abused… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/following-jesus Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:34:18 GMT Blog Posts Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Before this communication of Jesus to His disciples, Jesus had informed them that He was going to Jerusalem, and after going there, He will be abused… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/empowered-to-obey Romans 6:15–18 15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/empowered-to-obey Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:30:46 GMT Blog Posts Romans 6:15–18 15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/clarifying-confusion 1 John 5:19–21 19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/clarifying-confusion Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:50:20 GMT Blog Posts 1 John 5:19–21 19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/looks-can-be-deceiving 1 Samuel 16:6–7 6 When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance,… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/looks-can-be-deceiving Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:08:12 GMT Blog Posts 1 Samuel 16:6–7 6 When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance,… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/take-heart-dads-the-lord-is-with-you Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.  This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Worldly evil influences culture to work for the demise of manhood and fatherhood. Men… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/take-heart-dads-the-lord-is-with-you Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:52 GMT Blog Posts Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.  This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Worldly evil influences culture to work for the demise of manhood and fatherhood. Men… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/ambassadors-on-a-mission-of-reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:20–21 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.  The Apostle… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/ambassadors-on-a-mission-of-reconciliation Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:39:26 GMT Blog Posts 2 Corinthians 5:20–21 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.  The Apostle… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-is-our-refuge-and-strength Psalm 62:5-8 5  For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 8 Trust in… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-is-our-refuge-and-strength Fri, 26 May 2023 15:02:05 GMT Blog Posts Psalm 62:5-8 5  For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 8 Trust in… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/were-thankful-youre-here 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.  The… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/were-thankful-youre-here Fri, 05 May 2023 16:34:49 GMT Blog Posts 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.  The… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/choosing-to-be-short-sighted-and-selfish 2 Kings 20:16–19 16 “Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord.17 Behold, the days are coming, when all that is in your house, and that which your fathers have stored up till this day, shall be carried to Babylon. Nothing shall be left, says the Lord. 18 And some of your own… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/choosing-to-be-short-sighted-and-selfish Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:43:45 GMT Blog Posts 2 Kings 20:16–19 16 “Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord.17 Behold, the days are coming, when all that is in your house, and that which your fathers have stored up till this day, shall be carried to Babylon. Nothing shall be left, says the Lord. 18 And some of your own… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/how-does-the-cross-become-precious 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Christians are commissioned to share the message of the gospel with unbelievers in our world. The Lord promises that if we… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/how-does-the-cross-become-precious Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:10:10 GMT Blog Posts 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Christians are commissioned to share the message of the gospel with unbelievers in our world. The Lord promises that if we… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dont-fear-discipline-the-lord-is-with-you Isaiah 43:1–3 1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dont-fear-discipline-the-lord-is-with-you Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:36:12 GMT Blog Posts Isaiah 43:1–3 1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/faith-forgiveness-and-fruitfulness-depend-on-the-resurrection-of-jesus 1 Corinthians 15:14 & 17 “14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain....17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/faith-forgiveness-and-fruitfulness-depend-on-the-resurrection-of-jesus Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:12:00 GMT Blog Posts 1 Corinthians 15:14 & 17 “14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain....17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/affirming-jesus-as-savior John 12:12–16 12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/affirming-jesus-as-savior Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:12:32 GMT Blog Posts John 12:12–16 12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/reflection-on-redemption 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. In an age where personal… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/reflection-on-redemption Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:48:24 GMT Blog Posts 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. In an age where personal… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/helping-others-learn-and-live-the-truth 2 Timothy 2:1–2 1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.  We’ve probably all been around people whose grasp of the… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/helping-others-learn-and-live-the-truth Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:28:00 GMT Blog Posts 2 Timothy 2:1–2 1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.  We’ve probably all been around people whose grasp of the… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/doing-good-is-rewarding-hard-work Galatians 6:9–10 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Why would anyone want to… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/doing-good-is-rewarding-hard-work Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:30:29 GMT Blog Posts Galatians 6:9–10 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Why would anyone want to… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/idolatry-is-alive-and-well-on-planet-earth 1 Corinthians 8:4–6 4 Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5 For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”— 6 yet for us… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/idolatry-is-alive-and-well-on-planet-earth Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:18:19 GMT Blog Posts 1 Corinthians 8:4–6 4 Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5 For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”— 6 yet for us… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-fruit-of-the-word-of-christ-richly-dwelling-in-you Colossians 3:16–17 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-fruit-of-the-word-of-christ-richly-dwelling-in-you Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:09:43 GMT Blog Posts Colossians 3:16–17 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/speaking-the-truth-in-love Ephesians 4:15–16 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/speaking-the-truth-in-love Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:08:15 GMT Blog Posts Ephesians 4:15–16 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gods-sovereign-authority-over-good-and-evil Lamentations 3:37–39 37 Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it? 38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good and bad come? 39 Why should a living man complain, a man, about the punishment of his sins?  The content of the book of Lamentations is… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gods-sovereign-authority-over-good-and-evil Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:25:54 GMT Blog Posts Lamentations 3:37–39 37 Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it? 38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good and bad come? 39 Why should a living man complain, a man, about the punishment of his sins?  The content of the book of Lamentations is… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/when-we-are-weak-he-is-strong Hebrews 4:14–16 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/when-we-are-weak-he-is-strong Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:38:22 GMT Blog Posts Hebrews 4:14–16 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/appreciating-the-gift-of-deliverance-and-fruitfulness 2 Peter 1:3–4 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/appreciating-the-gift-of-deliverance-and-fruitfulness Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:34:19 GMT Blog Posts 2 Peter 1:3–4 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/salvation-is-a-wonderful-gift “For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/salvation-is-a-wonderful-gift Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:47:19 GMT Blog Posts “For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/why-do-some-value-gods-word-and-others-dont Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jeremiah stands among the people of Judah, a nation of people who knew the… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/why-do-some-value-gods-word-and-others-dont Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:13:35 GMT Blog Posts Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jeremiah stands among the people of Judah, a nation of people who knew the… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-lord Ephesians 1:15-23 15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-lord Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:30:30 GMT Blog Posts Ephesians 1:15-23 15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/corrupted-by-compromise 2 Corinthians 6:14–16 14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15 What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement has the temple of God… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/corrupted-by-compromise Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:28:02 GMT Blog Posts 2 Corinthians 6:14–16 14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15 What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement has the temple of God… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-the-great-shepherd-of-the-sheep John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.  "My sheep hear my voice" – In a world full of many voices, it is encouraging to know Jesus promises us that we will recognize His voice when He addresses His flock. The word of our… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-the-great-shepherd-of-the-sheep Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:46:17 GMT Blog Posts John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.  "My sheep hear my voice" – In a world full of many voices, it is encouraging to know Jesus promises us that we will recognize His voice when He addresses His flock. The word of our… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/yoking-up-with-christ-provides-direction-and-relief Matthew 11:25–30 25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/yoking-up-with-christ-provides-direction-and-relief Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:28:22 GMT Blog Posts Matthew 11:25–30 25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/coddling-sinners-isnt-helpful John 3:19–21 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/coddling-sinners-isnt-helpful Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:20:16 GMT Blog Posts John 3:19–21 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gods-word-works-in-peoples-hearts-by-the-power-of-the-spirit Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gods-word-works-in-peoples-hearts-by-the-power-of-the-spirit Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:44:24 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/governing-officials-playing-god-are-in-danger Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.  Nebuchadnezzar gives praise to the One True God, the King of heaven. But this was… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/governing-officials-playing-god-are-in-danger Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:25:09 GMT Blog Posts Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.  Nebuchadnezzar gives praise to the One True God, the King of heaven. But this was… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/persisting-in-prayer 1 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/persisting-in-prayer Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:19:13 GMT Blog Posts 1 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-reworks-spoiled-pots    1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.” 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-reworks-spoiled-pots Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:19:47 GMT Blog Posts    1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.” 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-the-provision-of-salvation-for-people-of-every-nation Isaiah 45:20–25 20 “Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, you survivors of the nations! They have no knowledge who carry about their wooden idols, and keep on praying to a god that cannot save. 21 Declare and present your case; let them take counsel together! Who told this long… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-the-provision-of-salvation-for-people-of-every-nation Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:20:40 GMT Blog Posts Isaiah 45:20–25 20 “Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, you survivors of the nations! They have no knowledge who carry about their wooden idols, and keep on praying to a god that cannot save. 21 Declare and present your case; let them take counsel together! Who told this long… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/father-pour-truth-into-the-hearts-of-your-children Proverbs 4:1–2 Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. We live in dark and challenging days. Godless influences abound from many directions. In addition to a child's own sinful and selfish heart,… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/father-pour-truth-into-the-hearts-of-your-children Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:31:06 GMT Blog Posts Proverbs 4:1–2 Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. We live in dark and challenging days. Godless influences abound from many directions. In addition to a child's own sinful and selfish heart,… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/willing-to-learn-and-change James 1:22–25 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/willing-to-learn-and-change Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:14:20 GMT Blog Posts James 1:22–25 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/influencing-the-world-as-followers-of-jesus Matthew 5:13–16 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/influencing-the-world-as-followers-of-jesus Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:47:58 GMT Blog Posts Matthew 5:13–16 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-provides-all-we-need-to-do-his-will Hebrews 13:20–21 20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-lord-provides-all-we-need-to-do-his-will Fri, 27 May 2022 11:22:33 GMT Blog Posts Hebrews 13:20–21 20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/enemies-reconciled-to-god-by-jesus Romans 5:9–10 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/enemies-reconciled-to-god-by-jesus Fri, 20 May 2022 17:59:46 GMT Blog Posts Romans 5:9–10 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-the-indwelling-christ Colossians 1:27–29 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-the-indwelling-christ Fri, 13 May 2022 11:21:12 GMT Blog Posts Colossians 1:27–29 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/happy-mothers-day Proverbs 31:10, 27-28 “10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels....27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her...”… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/happy-mothers-day Fri, 06 May 2022 18:00:44 GMT Blog Posts Proverbs 31:10, 27-28 “10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels....27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her...”… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gods-word-at-work 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gods-word-at-work Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:46:39 GMT Blog Posts 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-resurrection-of-jesus-changes-everything Matthew 28:1–6 1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-resurrection-of-jesus-changes-everything Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:47:42 GMT Blog Posts Matthew 28:1–6 1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-stain-of-sin-is-gone 2 Corinthians 5:17–19 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-stain-of-sin-is-gone Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:40:35 GMT Blog Posts 2 Corinthians 5:17–19 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-a-glorious-deliverer Romans 6:5–6 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-a-glorious-deliverer Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:55:45 GMT Blog Posts Romans 6:5–6 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/are-there-good-reasons-for-disobeying-god Exodus 4:10–13 10 But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.” 11 Then the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing,… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/are-there-good-reasons-for-disobeying-god Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:42:41 GMT Blog Posts Exodus 4:10–13 10 But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.” 11 Then the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing,… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dont-confine-worship-to-holy-places John 4:21–24 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know;… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dont-confine-worship-to-holy-places Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:57:27 GMT Blog Posts John 4:21–24 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know;… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/all-hail-king-jesus Psalm 2:1–3 1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” If any Psalm can be described as Messianic,… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/all-hail-king-jesus Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:58:59 GMT Blog Posts Psalm 2:1–3 1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” If any Psalm can be described as Messianic,… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-christ-is-in-you Colossians 1:24–27 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-christ-is-in-you Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:42:32 GMT Blog Posts Colossians 1:24–27 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-ultimate-clandestine-operation Colossians 2:13–15 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-ultimate-clandestine-operation Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:56:41 GMT Blog Posts Colossians 2:13–15 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/maximizing-opportunities-to-do-good Galatians 6:9–10 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. In the verses leading up… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/maximizing-opportunities-to-do-good Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:41:02 GMT Blog Posts Galatians 6:9–10 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. In the verses leading up… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/empowered-to-love-like-jesus Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/empowered-to-love-like-jesus Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:04:58 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/trust-the-promises-of-our-lord Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or consult the Lord! Isaiah addresses the people of… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/trust-the-promises-of-our-lord Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:23:58 GMT Blog Posts Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or consult the Lord! Isaiah addresses the people of… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/how-do-we-stand-firm-when-our-faith-in-jesus-is-opposed 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/how-do-we-stand-firm-when-our-faith-in-jesus-is-opposed Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:45:11 GMT Blog Posts 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/christ-or-confusion Acts 17:30–31 30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, 31 because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/christ-or-confusion Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:18:54 GMT Blog Posts Acts 17:30–31 30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, 31 because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/live-it-up Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Every human being, as a unique creation of God, bears the image of God. Image-bearers possess dignity, and people are to treat image-bearers… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/live-it-up Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:43:32 GMT Blog Posts Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Every human being, as a unique creation of God, bears the image of God. Image-bearers possess dignity, and people are to treat image-bearers… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit Galatians 5:22–25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:39:04 GMT Blog Posts Galatians 5:22–25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/love-is-gods-power-in-us-and-through-us Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/love-is-gods-power-in-us-and-through-us Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:52:10 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/shine-as-lights-in-the-world Philippians 2:14–16 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/shine-as-lights-in-the-world Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:43:02 GMT Blog Posts Philippians 2:14–16 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/a-gruesome-and-glorious-day Amos 3:3–6 3 “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet? 4 Does a lion roar in the forest, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out from his den, if he has taken nothing? 5 Does a bird fall in a snare on the earth, when there is no trap… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/a-gruesome-and-glorious-day Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:38:10 GMT Blog Posts Amos 3:3–6 3 “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet? 4 Does a lion roar in the forest, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out from his den, if he has taken nothing? 5 Does a bird fall in a snare on the earth, when there is no trap… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/trusting-god-when-the-stench-of-evil-is-undeniable ​​​​​​Mark 14:60–64 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" 61 But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" 62 And… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/trusting-god-when-the-stench-of-evil-is-undeniable Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:01:27 GMT Blog Posts ​​​​​​Mark 14:60–64 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" 61 But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" 62 And… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-is-glorified-as-his-people-are-edified 1 Corinthians 12:12–13 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-is-glorified-as-his-people-are-edified Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:33:32 GMT Blog Posts 1 Corinthians 12:12–13 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/you-do-not-have-because-you-do-not-ask Luke 11:9–13 “9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you,… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/you-do-not-have-because-you-do-not-ask Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:48:14 GMT Blog Posts Luke 11:9–13 “9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you,… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-provides-hope-for-his-people-in-challenging-situations Isaiah 43:1–3 1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-provides-hope-for-his-people-in-challenging-situations Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:13:27 GMT Blog Posts Isaiah 43:1–3 1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-god-for-salvation Romans 1:16–17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-god-for-salvation Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:35:07 GMT Blog Posts Romans 1:16–17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/credit-where-credit-is-due Deuteronomy 8:17–18 17 Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ 18 You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/credit-where-credit-is-due Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:51:24 GMT Blog Posts Deuteronomy 8:17–18 17 Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ 18 You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-chaos-of-moral-relativism Judges 17:6 (21:15) In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.  Our society, and many in our world, are influenced by the idea of moral relativism. Moral relativism holds to the understanding that there is no universal or absolute set of… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-chaos-of-moral-relativism Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:37:31 GMT Blog Posts Judges 17:6 (21:15) In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.  Our society, and many in our world, are influenced by the idea of moral relativism. Moral relativism holds to the understanding that there is no universal or absolute set of… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dont-take-the-presence-of-god-for-granted Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dont-take-the-presence-of-god-for-granted Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:28 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gospel-grace-empowers-perseverance Luke 9:57–62 57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59 To another he said, “Follow me.” But… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gospel-grace-empowers-perseverance Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:45:19 GMT Blog Posts Luke 9:57–62 57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59 To another he said, “Follow me.” But… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/spiritual-insensitivity-reveals-sinful-godlessness James 4:13–17 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"— 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/spiritual-insensitivity-reveals-sinful-godlessness Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:45:27 GMT Blog Posts James 4:13–17 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"— 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/resisting-corruption-from-within-and-without Psalm 119:9–11 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! 11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Avoiding sinfulness is an ongoing… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/resisting-corruption-from-within-and-without Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:29:26 GMT Blog Posts Psalm 119:9–11 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! 11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Avoiding sinfulness is an ongoing… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/a-father-is-an-example-of-christian-devotion 1 Thessalonians 2:11–12 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.  Paul, Silas, and Timothy ministered faithfully to establish and build… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/a-father-is-an-example-of-christian-devotion Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:40:42 GMT Blog Posts 1 Thessalonians 2:11–12 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.  Paul, Silas, and Timothy ministered faithfully to establish and build… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/trust-god-not-human-wisdom Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or consult the Lord! The Assyrian nation comes against the nation… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/trust-god-not-human-wisdom Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:38:11 GMT Blog Posts Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or consult the Lord! The Assyrian nation comes against the nation… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gospel-transformation-to-the-glory-of-god Romans 6:1–4 1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried… Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gospel-transformation-to-the-glory-of-god Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:53:52 GMT Blog Posts Romans 6:1–4 1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried… https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/a-promise-that-is-not-too-good-to-be-true Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/a-promise-that-is-not-too-good-to-be-true Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:33:46 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/hoping-in-the-lord-while-experiencing-affliction Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/hoping-in-the-lord-while-experiencing-affliction Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:34:53 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dealing-with-fear-and-anxiety Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dealing-with-fear-and-anxiety Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:55:25 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/devastating-situations-are-wake-up-calls Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/devastating-situations-are-wake-up-calls Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:51:37 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-the-spirit-reveals-gods-grace Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-power-of-the-spirit-reveals-gods-grace Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:54:45 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/open-our-hearts-to-receive-and-rejoice Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/open-our-hearts-to-receive-and-rejoice Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:16:59 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/resting-in-the-peace-jesus-provides Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/resting-in-the-peace-jesus-provides Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:43:37 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/obedience-is-not-optional Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/obedience-is-not-optional Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:34:26 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/what-you-believe-about-jesus-is-critically-important Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/what-you-believe-about-jesus-is-critically-important Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:23:15 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/are-you-struggling-hurting-and-feeling-helpless Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/are-you-struggling-hurting-and-feeling-helpless Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:46:01 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/seeing-the-goodness-of-the-lord Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/seeing-the-goodness-of-the-lord Sat, 18 Jan 2020 09:52:53 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-doesnt-need-us-we-desperately-need-him Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-doesnt-need-us-we-desperately-need-him Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:49:34 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/sustained-in-affliction-through-resurrection-power Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/sustained-in-affliction-through-resurrection-power Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:54:41 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/faithfulness-is-about-obedience-not-favorable-responses Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/faithfulness-is-about-obedience-not-favorable-responses Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:43:35 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/lord-jesus-you-are-worthy-of-all-praise Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/lord-jesus-you-are-worthy-of-all-praise Fri, 22 Nov 2019 21:22:54 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/distracted-from-jesus-by-trying-to-earn-gods-favor Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/distracted-from-jesus-by-trying-to-earn-gods-favor Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:05:13 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/self-centeredness-is-the-enemy-of-god-centeredness Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/self-centeredness-is-the-enemy-of-god-centeredness Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:52:36 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-work-because-we-are-gods-children-not-to-become-gods-children Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-work-because-we-are-gods-children-not-to-become-gods-children Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:48:31 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/waiting-on-the-lord-in-the-light-of-his-word Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/waiting-on-the-lord-in-the-light-of-his-word Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:39:16 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/face-your-fears-by-fixing-your-eyes-on-jesus Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/face-your-fears-by-fixing-your-eyes-on-jesus Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:36:27 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/those-in-darkness-need-light Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/those-in-darkness-need-light Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:44:36 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-the-only-hope-for-harassed-and-helpless-people Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/jesus-is-the-only-hope-for-harassed-and-helpless-people Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:27:57 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-comfort-of-knowing-the-lord-is-your-shepherd Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-comfort-of-knowing-the-lord-is-your-shepherd Fri, 06 Sep 2019 16:21:10 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/are-you-taking-note-of-the-greatness-of-god Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/are-you-taking-note-of-the-greatness-of-god Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:20:58 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-only-one-worthy-of-worship Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-only-one-worthy-of-worship Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:49:59 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/pursuing-truth-and-freedom Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/pursuing-truth-and-freedom Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:39:50 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/unquenchable-gospel-delight-and-satisfaction Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/unquenchable-gospel-delight-and-satisfaction Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:52:14 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/our-need-of-boldness Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/our-need-of-boldness Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:00:34 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/controlled-by-the-love-of-christ Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/controlled-by-the-love-of-christ Sat, 06 Jul 2019 13:52:53 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/is-your-affliction-the-steadfast-love-of-the-lord-at-work Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/is-your-affliction-the-steadfast-love-of-the-lord-at-work Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:31:22 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-are-not-on-our-own Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-are-not-on-our-own Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:12:54 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-dont-work-for-god-god-works-for-us Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-dont-work-for-god-god-works-for-us Fri, 31 May 2019 11:43:11 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/help-from-god-is-worth-the-wait Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/help-from-god-is-worth-the-wait Fri, 24 May 2019 16:13:10 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/stay-serious-about-sin Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/stay-serious-about-sin Fri, 17 May 2019 16:45:43 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-is-able-to-deliver-you Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-is-able-to-deliver-you Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:03:42 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-honoring-truth-produces-humility-not-arrogance Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-honoring-truth-produces-humility-not-arrogance Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:56:21 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-is-an-eternal-consuming-fire-of-pure-righteousness Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/god-is-an-eternal-consuming-fire-of-pure-righteousness Fri, 29 Mar 2019 13:57:39 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-light-and-life-of-jesus-make-a-difference Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-light-and-life-of-jesus-make-a-difference Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:46:30 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/verbal-affirmations-and-acknowledged-needs-are-not-displays-of-faith Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/verbal-affirmations-and-acknowledged-needs-are-not-displays-of-faith Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:44:40 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/finding-satisfaction Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/finding-satisfaction Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:08:08 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/love-and-wrath Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/love-and-wrath Sat, 09 Feb 2019 14:28:03 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/man-centeredness-is-counterproductive-to-god-honoring-ministry Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/man-centeredness-is-counterproductive-to-god-honoring-ministry Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:31:35 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dancing-in-the-darkness-denying-the-light-of-truth Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dancing-in-the-darkness-denying-the-light-of-truth Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:59:38 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/fixing-our-attention-on-god Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/fixing-our-attention-on-god Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:46:27 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-glorious-provision-of-the-power-of-god Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-glorious-provision-of-the-power-of-god Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:44:24 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/what-is-involved-in-a-commitment-to-follow-jesus Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/what-is-involved-in-a-commitment-to-follow-jesus Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:36:05 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dont-get-too-full-of-yourself Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/dont-get-too-full-of-yourself Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:04:55 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gods-glory-in-the-faithfulness-he-inspires-and-the-fruitfulness-he-provides Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/gods-glory-in-the-faithfulness-he-inspires-and-the-fruitfulness-he-provides Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:48:04 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-good-news-of-eternal-hope-in-jesus Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-good-news-of-eternal-hope-in-jesus Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:00:42 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/come-let-us-bow-down-and-worship-jesus Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/come-let-us-bow-down-and-worship-jesus Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:49:53 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/how-well-do-you-love-others Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/how-well-do-you-love-others Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:48:23 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-need-biblical-openness-in-the-church Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-need-biblical-openness-in-the-church Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:36:19 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/he-who-supplies-the-power-gets-the-glory Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/he-who-supplies-the-power-gets-the-glory Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:15:16 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-need-to-be-real Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/we-need-to-be-real Sat, 08 Sep 2018 15:25:27 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/humbly-declare-the-glory-of-gospel-truth-inside-and-outside-the-church Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/humbly-declare-the-glory-of-gospel-truth-inside-and-outside-the-church Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:15:19 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-fruit-of-spirit-empowered-patience-is-sweet Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/the-fruit-of-spirit-empowered-patience-is-sweet Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:45:36 GMT Blog Posts https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/you-cant-obey-god-and-treat-others-like-garbage Mark Landess https://norwood.org/resources/blog-posts/you-cant-obey-god-and-treat-others-like-garbage 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