We all have wants and we all have needs. It is fine to satisfy some (but not all) of our wants, but there are times when wants need to be set aside in order to receive what we need. This is no more true than when it comes to hearing the truth. Sometimes truth hurts, but just like the pain of the … [Read more...] about WANT OR NEED! (Part 1 of 2)
GOD’S GARDEN!
In the beginning, God created every living creature and plant, and it was all good. He even created a beautiful garden (Genesis 2:8) wherein Adam and Eve lived until sin caused them to be driven out. (Genesis 3:23) God later revealed His plan -- first stated in a promise to Abraham (Genesis 17:8) and later to Moses (Exodus 3:8) … [Read more...] about GOD’S GARDEN!
Things I Have Heard
In James 3:8, it says that the tongue cannot be tamed.—"But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." If you live in most normal places, you will hear many people cursing. Some people don’t have the guts to speak up. You know you really should. Don’t you want to see your friends in heaven? I do. There are many ways to tell those that use … [Read more...] about Things I Have Heard
Defending the Truth…Authority
The Bible Is Our Authority Because: It is God’s word...Matt. 4:4; 1 Thes. 2:13 He is the giver of life...Acts 17:28; Psa. 104:29 He exercises His authority in Scripture...Heb. 1:1,2; 2 Cor. 10:8; 1 Cor. 14:37 There are no untruths in the Bible...2 Sam. 7:28; John 10:35 The Bible claims authority...Heb. 2:14; 1 Pet. 4:11 Jesus used it as an authority...Matt. … [Read more...] about Defending the Truth…Authority
FIRST LOVE!
Do I do what I do because I want to look good to you or to gain your respect? Or is the manner in which I go about my daily life because I love the Lord above all? What is it with you? When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, He went immediately to the … [Read more...] about FIRST LOVE!
