Remember studying about the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773)? Due to England’s taxing of tea brought to the colonies, the tea was thrown overboard in the harbor as a protest. Though there are taxes people willingly vote for to support various programs, being taxed is not necessarily a love in life. Though there are taxes which cannot be avoided, there is an area we need … [Read more...] about TAXED TO DEATH!
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GUARDING OUR APPROACH!
Sometimes when people are placed in a leadership role, they take on an attitude of superiority and become demanding and harsh. When this occurs, rather than being an encourager in what needs to be done, morale is diminished, and positive and willing responsiveness is reduced. This is seen in the workplaces of the world but has … [Read more...] about GUARDING OUR APPROACH!
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…
DOUBTERS! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, some people will accept and believe just about anything while others won’t believe regardless of the evidence. These two extremes have been described in the statement: “Twin fools: one doubts nothing, the other doubts everything.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. McKenzie] We … [Read more...] about DOUBTERS! (Part 2 of 2)
FOUR ELEMENTS OF PRAYER! (Part 3 of 4)
As we have noted, in Paul’s first letter to Timothy, he urged. . . “(1) First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, (2) for kings and … [Read more...] about FOUR ELEMENTS OF PRAYER! (Part 3 of 4)
