How can we relate to such a marvelous model for living as Jesus? In his humanity we are provided the example of how life lived in the flesh can still be pleasing to God. Though we are not given a lot of information regarding our Lord’s early years, what is recorded is significant enough to … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 2 of 8)
LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
Though page after page can be written to provide a biographical view of the life of individuals, sometimes those biographies have been summed up quite beautifully in just a few words. Such expressions usually refer to the character displayed or impact their life has had on those among whom they lived. Those words may also mark … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
WHAT DOES IT SAY? (Part 2 of 2)
What is the message our life is conveying? Consider three reasons why we should be concerned about what the areas of our life noted yesterday say regarding what we think of God. 1. Because our soul is at stake! It is very easy to clutter up our life with … [Read more...] about WHAT DOES IT SAY? (Part 2 of 2)
WHAT DOES IT SAY? (Part 1 of 2)
Someone has said, “He who offers God a second place offers no place at all.” (source: bulletin clipping) God gave Israel this command: “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3 ESV) And first place is still what God … [Read more...] about WHAT DOES IT SAY? (Part 1 of 2)
HEAD AND HEART!
There are times when things go to our head when it is our heart we need to consider. I have a perpetual calendar on which was recently the following: “Dear Father, when I am wrong make me willing to admit it and when I am right make me easy to live with. Amen.” Can we grasp the heart of that need in relation to our … [Read more...] about HEAD AND HEART!
