Recently reading through first John, I was struck by a thought which took my mind way back into the Old Testament. When we read through the first ten generations from Adam to Noah (Genesis 5), we come across the one who lived the least number of years, but whose life was marked by a notable description. We read. … [Read more...] about WALKING AGREEMENT!
THE GOOD COMPANY!
The company we are drawn into is significant. As Paul noted, “Bad company ruins good morals” (1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV), let us then also understand what good company leads to and helps sustain. What marks the fellowship of our life? As John noted … [Read more...] about THE GOOD COMPANY!
A REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
Time passes and perhaps we wonder if what was stated has been forgotten. Time passes and perhaps we think we may have missed it. Time passes and perhaps questioning begins with regard to the validity of held expectations. In our human interaction, … [Read more...] about A REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
WHAT IT IS! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, God’s patience is neither procrastination nor slowness. He has a definite plan that will be fulfilled in His time. His patience is a blessing because of the opportunity it presently provides for lives being turned back toward Him and surrendered to His … [Read more...] about WHAT IT IS! (Part 2 of 2)
WHAT IT IS! (Part 1 of 2)
Someone not long ago expressed to me they believed there was not much difference between procrastination and patience; it depended on one’s perspective. That is an idea to which I have continued to give some thought and am still not sure I am ready to accept the concept. Perhaps the struggle I have relates … [Read more...] about WHAT IT IS! (Part 1 of 2)
