As I was recently sharing in a Bible study with a group of men at a state corrections facility, I asked them where they were in the line of their siblings. One person said they were second. Another person said they were first. To that individual I noted his response indicated he had other siblings after him or … [Read more...] about FIRST BORN!
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NOT BOUND!
Behind high fences and razor wire, and one locked door after another, where lives are lived under restrictions and close observation, opportunity remains for sharing. That is my privilege each Wednesday in sharing the Scriptures with two different groups at a State correctional facility. That opportunity to … [Read more...] about NOT BOUND!
CHARACTER OF THE ESTABLISHED! (Part 2 of 14)
David asked a question worthy of our focus. “(1)O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?” (Psalm 15:1 … [Read more...] about CHARACTER OF THE ESTABLISHED! (Part 2 of 14)
DEEP AFFECTION!
Recently reading Paul’s letter to Christians at Philippi, I was struck by something he expressed in the first chapter. It is clear in his introduction, the relationship he had with these fellow believers was a close one. Reading verses three through eleven makes that clearly evident. Despite his imprisonment … [Read more...] about DEEP AFFECTION!
PREPARED FOR WHAT WENT!
The man of God went to the people and declared, “Behold a man went camping in the mountains, but upon arriving at his picturesque campsite, he realized he had forgotten his tent and sleeping bag. Then, lo, he took a trip into the mountains on another day, for the powder was just right for skiing, but alas he had forgotten … [Read more...] about PREPARED FOR WHAT WENT!
