Regarding focusing on life, James exhorted. . . “(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 … [Read more...] about LATER?
YES, TO UNDERSTAND!
Yesterday we considered the following quote: “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I may remember. But … [Read more...] about YES, TO UNDERSTAND!
TO UNDERSTAND!
Someone has said, “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I may remember. But INVOLVE me and I’ll … [Read more...] about TO UNDERSTAND!
CHARACTER VERSUS “RELIGIOUS” REPUTATION!
During one of our Bible studies, I asked the congregation to give me what they saw as the difference between character and “religious” reputation. Someone pointed out how they should be the same and I agreed. However, is it always the case? Among the contrasts … [Read more...] about CHARACTER VERSUS “RELIGIOUS” REPUTATION!
OVERFLOWING THANKS!
When someone shows up to help another, it is not uncommon to hear their initial response, “Thank God, you’re here.” Even when someone has been assisted financially, it is not uncommon to hear someone express, “I thank God for your generosity.” or “God bless you for your willingness to assist.” In the actions of … [Read more...] about OVERFLOWING THANKS!