Jesus came that we might have not only eternal life, but even abundant life now. (John 10:10) His coming brought true and lasting joy into a dark world. However, this joy has more to do with focus than it does circumstances. How often do we allow external conditions of life to take away … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
Anger
SERVING HIM!
In one of Jesus’ parables relating to the judgment to come, we read. . . “(37) Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? (38) And when did we … [Read more...] about SERVING HIM!
READ AND HEED!
READ AND HEED! I recently saw an old “Peanuts” cartoon in which Peppermint Patty is talking to a classmate in front of her as she looks at a finished assignment. Her … [Read more...] about READ AND HEED!
TROUBLE OVERCOME!
A troubled world breeds trouble. It can be troubling to witness and its troubles can even impact our own life. That is the troubling result when God’s Wisdom and Divine Will for living are not being duly acknowledged and are replaced with the mere wisdom of humanity. The trouble with the world’s effort to get the … [Read more...] about TROUBLE OVERCOME!
BUILDING FOR OUR GOOD!
I remember from years ago the children’s song which in part went, “Be careful little hands what you do. Be careful little hands what you do. For the Father up above looks down in tender love. So be careful little hands what you do.” (It also focused on what the mouth would say, the ears would hear, the eyes … [Read more...] about BUILDING FOR OUR GOOD!