Tag: Jesus
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When the Song Follows Us Home: Paul’s Vision of a Living Offering
A Greek Reading of Romans 12 and the Shape of Worship by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (Romans 12:1). The Rhythm of Worship in Everyday Life…
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Follow Jesus: The True Direction of the Law
by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt Opening Scripture“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6; cf. Matthew 9:13) The Tension Between Legalism and Mercy Legalism has always been uncomfortable with mercy. It clings tightly to rules, even when God Himself shows that mercy is the deeper law. Yet the…
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When Mark Returns AGAIN to the Writing Center
I’ve been scribing the Gospels lately—just twenty verses into Mark chapter 1—and I finally decided it was time. I needed to call Mark into the Writing Center. Yes, that Mark. The one who wrote the shortest, fastest, most breathless Gospel in the New Testament. The one who can’t seem to write a paragraph without sprinting.…
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A New Song in the Heart: When Worship Becomes Theology
by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24 Worship begins where Jesus begins—with the Spirit. Before we ever lift a song, raise a hand, or open a hymnal, Jesus sets the foundation: true worship is Spirit‑led. It is not confined to…
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Writing as Witness: Why Words Matter in Discipleship
by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt, Liberty University Online Writing Center Tutor (Host) House of Prayer Ministry My mission:To teach with clear purpose and light,Through grammar and structure done right,With witness through art,And Christ at the heart,Helping students grow as Champions for Christ. When Writing Becomes Part of Discipleship We often think of writing as something reserved…
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The Gospel That Rings True
Resonance, purity, and the call to continue the music of Christ. “The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” Mark 16:8 Resonance and Truth When a crystal goblet is struck, it sings only one pure note. That clarity comes from the way it was…
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When Mark Came to the Writing Center
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, Mark 1:1-2 Today, I found myself smiling at a funny little thought while working on my commentary on Mark’s Gospel. I imagined Mark himself…
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Amazing Grace
Scripture, Doctrine, and the Church Family 📖 Scripture “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”— Romans 8:1 Living Free in Christ: Baptist Doctrine Bernie and I recently joined First Baptist Lubbock, and in this season, we have been intentionally studying Baptist doctrine together. As I’ve leaned into that—especially as…
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Green Grass in a Desolate Place
Jesus our Shepherd Who Provides Psalm 23: A Psalm of David. (NIV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.3 He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though…
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Consider the Lilies: Walking the Prayerful Path of Trust
Matthew 6:28 I spent a beautiful afternoon with the Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection, and from the moment I walked in, I knew it would be special. One of our fearless leaders greeted me with such kindness, looked straight into my eyes, and said, “Dee Ann, we need you to be a table hostess.” Now I…