When our Lord was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, Jesus responded to each of the three challenges on the foundation of, “It is written.” (Matthew 4:4, 7, & 10) For us also, what is written by God is the foundation on which we should stand and live and from which we should respond to the … [Read more...] about IT IS WRITTEN!
PRACTICE!
Someone has noted, “Practice isn’t something you ever finish.” [source: coverbandcentral.com] As a musician, I understand that. And my wife has endured hearing me play the same few measures over and over again as I have practiced music to be … [Read more...] about PRACTICE!
MUTUAL DESIRE!
In the beginning of his letter to Christians at Rome, Paul expressed his deep desire in writing. . . “(11) For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you -- (12) that is, that we may be mutually … [Read more...] about MUTUAL DESIRE!
STORY OF DELIVERENCE!
Within recent weeks I have seen people on the news recounting having been delivered from flood waters, or of being rescued after a fall in the mountains, and being dragged to safety from a burning vehicle. These are stories those individuals will probably recount more than once. Being experiences they are likely … [Read more...] about STORY OF DELIVERENCE!
PEOPLE PLEASER?
A “people pleaser” is one who feels compelled to please others even to their own hurt. It often stems from a desire for the approval of others and can lead one to becoming a prisoner of the opinions of whomever they are around. It is to allow the desires of others to determine how life will be approached. That … [Read more...] about PEOPLE PLEASER?
