Jesus wants us to spread His gospel (Matthew 28:18-20), be a good Christian influence (Matthew 5:13), and also be a good Christian example (Matthew 5:14-16) while we are in this world. In 1 John 2:15, the apostle John says however, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (ESV). That seems to be a … [Read more...] about …But Not of the World
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Being in the World…
Before Jesus was crucified, He made a three-part prayer (John 17). First, He prayed for Himself and that His Father would be glorified in the work He had done and was about to do. Second, He prayed for His disciples who were to spread the gospel message through the help of the Spirit. Third, He prayed for those that would follow them and His teaching. That would be the … [Read more...] about Being in the World…
MENTAL MUSEUM! (Part 2 of 3)
We all have a mental museum! Old thoughts. Old memories. Archives from which to draw lessons for life. Yesterday we noted the encouragement we can receive from good memories. However, lessons can also be drawn from memories which may not be so good. They may be things we are not particularly proud of, yet we … [Read more...] about MENTAL MUSEUM! (Part 2 of 3)
MERCY ME!
There are things that ought to be done when it is in our power to do so, such as helping others. (i.e. Proverbs 3:27-28) And James warned to know the right thing to do and to not do it is sin. (James 4:17) However, doing something merely because we are in a position to do so does not always mean it is the thing to be … [Read more...] about MERCY ME!
BEST LIFE IN CHRIST!
The struggle of the flesh is real. Paul noted the experience of that struggle in the seventh chapter of his letter to Christians at Rome. This reveals why where we place our focus is so important. Paul went on to state. . . “(6) For … [Read more...] about BEST LIFE IN CHRIST!
