In Isaiah we read. . . “(14) Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. (15) Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes … [Read more...] about CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
SHORT END!
Sometimes people feel they have gotten the short end of the stick in life. This expression generally refers to someone receiving unfair or unfavorable treatment. Often such is seen as being underserved but sadly the way things went. However, when it comes to our life, do we truly want all we deserve? Should we not rejoice in the reality God has graciously not … [Read more...] about SHORT END!
ATTENTIVENESS! (Part 3 of 3)
Some comments are worth ignoring. People may tell us things which should be allowed to go in one ear and out the other or to pass over our head. However, there are words spoken which ought to be taken in and cherished in the heart. Solomon urged. . … [Read more...] about ATTENTIVENESS! (Part 3 of 3)
Translations: RSV
The Revised Standard Version was a translation in 1952 by some 15 men that were rather liberal in their viewpoints. Some things that could be translated in different ways were generally translated according to his own beliefs. In Romans 11:20, it reads, “…you stand only through faith.” The word “only” is not in the Greek and should not be in any translation; it is an indication … [Read more...] about Translations: RSV
ATTENTIVENESS! (Part 2 of 3)
When someone asks us to guard something of value to them, they might exhort us to make sure we don’t take our eyes off it for even a moment. Therefore, whether we stand or sit, our eyes remain glued to whatever it might be until they … [Read more...] about ATTENTIVENESS! (Part 2 of 3)
