It was reported that Alexander the Great singled out one of his soldiers who was accused of cowardice. “What’s your name? Alexander snapped. “My name is Alexander, Sir.” came the … [Read more...] about CHANGE ONE OR THE OTHER!
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SOUL SATISFACTION!
Have you ever been hungry, found something quick to eat, but still felt empty or unsatisfied? Think of the soul not being fed that for which God created it. We live in a world where the appetite of many continues to draw them to the wrong things and spiritual starvation is the … [Read more...] about SOUL SATISFACTION!
PREEMPTIVE STRIKE!
A “preemptive strike” refers to action taken before other actions take place. As this expression is primarily used in connection with warfare, it is defined as “an attack against an enemy in response to an obvious threat of attack by that enemy.” However, can we see how this can also be associated with the … [Read more...] about PREEMPTIVE STRIKE!
YES, EVEN THERE!
The way we live our life on a day-to-day basis is important. As we go about the regular activities of life -- whether that be school, work, social activities, clubs, committees, neighborhood encounters, sports events, etc. -- as Christians we ought to be mindful of the impression we leave. Israel was to live in such a way … [Read more...] about YES, EVEN THERE!
HEART RECEPTION!
John Newton -- a man who went from being a captain of slave ships to becoming a preacher of the “Amazing Grace” he came to know and of which he wrote the hymn -- is noted as saying, “My grand point in preaching is to break the hard heart, and to heal the broken one.” Such is the power of the Word of God when it comes into contact with the receptive … [Read more...] about HEART RECEPTION!
