Sightseeing is great. However, we can become so absorbed in looking at all that is around us that we stumble and fall. When driving somewhere my wife will sometimes tell me, “I’ll look. You drive.” What she is telling me is to keep my eyes on the road ahead. Solomon … [Read more...] about EYES ON THE WAY!
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KNOW, KNOW, KNOW!
Often the proper acknowledgement of one thing aids in the rightful acknowledgement of something else. However, when there is a lack of acknowledging something true, that can lead to the missing of other realities. As Paul noted, some are not able to accept the things of the Spirit of God, and even view them as folly, because such … [Read more...] about KNOW, KNOW, KNOW!
TRUE IDENTITY!
When someone excuses a behavior or habit or tendency by stating, “It’s just who I am”, it may be indicative of a lack of willingness to change. However, is it truly who they are, or simply a reflection of mannerisms they have allowed to develop? Does not for such to have developed imply there is the potential for … [Read more...] about TRUE IDENTITY!
WALKING AGREEMENT!
Recently reading through first John, I was struck by a thought which took my mind way back into the Old Testament. When we read through the first ten generations from Adam to Noah (Genesis 5), we come across the one who lived the least number of years, but whose life was marked by a notable description. We read. … [Read more...] about WALKING AGREEMENT!
THE GOOD COMPANY!
The company we are drawn into is significant. As Paul noted, “Bad company ruins good morals” (1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV), let us then also understand what good company leads to and helps sustain. What marks the fellowship of our life? As John noted … [Read more...] about THE GOOD COMPANY!
