For me to say, “I believe I can pick up that paperclip” is not really faith at all because I know I would not have to exert much energy to do so. In fact, I could continue picking it up all day long and the only thing draining me might be a sense of monotony. Picking up a paperclip would not be stretching myself at all. However, for me … [Read more...] about DEVELOPING MUSCLE!
HIGH ELEVATION CAUTION!
One good thing about remaining with our feet on the ground is that if we stumble and fall, we don’t have far to go. It is when we find ourselves at an elevated height that we become keenly aware of the serious injury a fall could bring. On high scaffolding or other elevated platforms are posted warnings about using safety harnesses or bold red print stating “Watch Your … [Read more...] about HIGH ELEVATION CAUTION!
LIVING OUT FRONT!
Being first! Leading the way! Out front! Is that the place we seek? Such could be viewed as being very self-centered. However, there is a sense in which such a desire is precisely the right focus. In his letter to Christians at Rome, Paul urged. . … [Read more...] about LIVING OUT FRONT!
GOOD NEWS EXPLAINED!
What is does not have to be explained to be accepted. What is, can stand on its own whether it can be fully described or not. To the Greek mind that struggled with concepts of the supernatural, Paul dealt at length with the validity of the resurrection of the Lord and how that is the basis of the hope of our own. (1 Corinthians 15) That reality is key to our faith … [Read more...] about GOOD NEWS EXPLAINED!
PERCEPTION AND PERSPECTIVE!
How is it that two people can witness the same thing and describe it differently? Often it has to do with the vantage point from which the scene is viewed or due to a limitation of seeing the whole scene. Because of this, perceptions can be wrong. It has been said, “The … [Read more...] about PERCEPTION AND PERSPECTIVE!
