Living a “so-so” life is not very exciting. However, living with purpose that glorifies God should be acknowledged as an honor and a privilege. To surrender to being used by God for His Divine purposes -- being engaged in the works created in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10) -- should provide a real boost to our self-esteem … [Read more...] about SO SOW!
Authority
NEEDED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
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 all who are in high positions, that we … [Read more...] about NEEDED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
SAFELY SURRENDERED!
In a psalm where David expressed his looking to the Lord God as his rock and protection in life, we read. . . “3For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me; 4you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my … [Read more...] about SAFELY SURRENDERED!
MIXED UP? (Part 2 of 3)
Consider again the quote in yesterday’s focus: “Most people tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship.” [source: bulletin clipping] We truly do live in a mixed-up world. Today let us consider our worship! To play at … [Read more...] about MIXED UP? (Part 2 of 3)
BECAUSE!
“Because!” Sometimes in response to the “why” of certain actions, someone might respond, “Just because.” But “because of what?” Our English word “because” stems from 14th century “by cause”. As I look at the word I am struck by the compound of “be” and “cause” [be-cause] which makes me wonder about what it … [Read more...] about BECAUSE!
