It’s that time of year once again. The days are longer, the temperatures rise, and, of course, the best part – NO SCHOOL! But, this is also a time to reflect on what God expects from us. The summer season is full of fun, but also a time of sinful temptations. We as Christians need to know what to expect and what not to do. No doubt about it, summer is hot. When it’s … [Read more...] about Summer Temptations
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If Jesus Came to your House…
If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored guest And all the food you’d serve to Him would be the very best. And you’d keep assuring Him you’re glad to have Him there - That serving Him in your home is joy beyond compare. But when you saw Him … [Read more...] about If Jesus Came to your House…
Who’s Watching You?
I have a four year old cousin who, from the time she could walk, did everything I did, said everything I said, and basically wanted to be just like me. I never really thought about it too much until one day, while she was visiting my house, I said something very rude to my mom. The next thing I knew, she had said the very same thing to her mother. I was to blame for her … [Read more...] about Who’s Watching You?
Just Kidding!
[Originally written June 2002] Nearly 25 summers ago my friend Randy and I went with his father to the lake to do some fishing and swimming. The swimming area was close to a boat dock where boats of all kinds were being set into the water. As we were swimming, a Catamaran sailboat was launched and the wind caught the sails and was headed directly toward us. The wind was high so … [Read more...] about Just Kidding!
PROVED TRUE!
Sometimes the Scriptures are turned to and searched through not necessarily to learn something, but to find support for what is already being thought. Do we read to merely prove we are right, or are we like the Bereans who searched the Scriptures daily to make sure they were accepting what was right in accordance with what had been … [Read more...] about PROVED TRUE!
