As life moves forward as a continuum of time -- understanding we cannot change the past but continue moving from it -- we are to be mindful of not reverting to past practices which were not good but to continue in focusing on pressing on into better things. What we focus most on is going to make a dynamic … [Read more...] about CONTINUING ON!
TRUE TO OUR ROOTS!
There are cultural ties to which one may hold that remind them of their roots even when living in a different country than their origin. Perhaps you are one of those people. Following customs, enjoying particular foods, engaging in cultural practices, etc., keep in remembrance the past to which one is connected … [Read more...] about TRUE TO OUR ROOTS!
TWO FORCES AT WORK!
My sermon last Sunday was titled, “Not The Sharpest Tool In The Box?” with the key passage noted as Romans 12:4. The idea for this sermon was actually prompted by a graphic someone had posted on Facebook and which I shared with the sermon. The graphic pictured some shears saying to a saw, “Let’s just say he’s not the sharpest tool in … [Read more...] about TWO FORCES AT WORK!
BLESSED BELIEVER!
It is amazing how when something is said, there are times when some people get it while others do not. When it seems clear to us, we might wonder why it is not for others. There are also times when people get what is being said but angrily reject it because they know it is about them, as was the case with some of the leaders listening to the parables of … [Read more...] about BLESSED BELIEVER!
NOT DECEIVED BUT DIRECTED!
There are many passages in Scripture which warn against being deceived. (i.e. 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Galatians 6:7; James 1:16, 22, 26; among others.) Such deception can occur either due to a refusal to see as one ought (i.e. 2 Thessalonians 2:10) or by being led to misunderstand the truth. (i.e. Romans 16:18; 2 … [Read more...] about NOT DECEIVED BUT DIRECTED!
