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)
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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!
STRENGTHENED TO STAND!
Growth is a process. Building up strength is gradual. However, it should be taking place and effort is necessary to make it happen. We can’t expect strengthening to come by doing nothing. The following strengthening concept has been suggested. Take … [Read more...] about STRENGTHENED TO STAND!
PATIENCE AND PREPARATION!
It has often been said that good things come to those who wait. That implies patience. There are things which don’t come instantaneously. I love bread, but it takes time for the dough to rise before being baked to be eaten. Besides patience, there is also preparation involved with an end in view. Also, crops do not provide food … [Read more...] about PATIENCE AND PREPARATION!
NOISE OR MESSAGE?
It is interesting how a sound can be perceived differently by various individuals. (i.e. John 12:27-30) For some it may be noise while for others it is a learning experience. How aware we are to what is going on around us can have a dynamic effect upon whether or not or how we … [Read more...] about NOISE OR MESSAGE?
