THREE BLESSINGS OF RECONCILIATION! (part 1 of 3) In Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, he encouraged… “(21) And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, (22) he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, (23) if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and … [Read more...] about THREE BLESSINGS OF RECONCILLIATION! (Parts 1-3 of 3)
Body
HUNGRY?
When you are hungry, what do you crave the most? Have you ever eaten to curb the hunger but then felt unsatisfied? Just filling the gap with any ol' thing that might be available can fill the space but not bring the fulfillment needed. As this is so regarding our physical appetite and our nourishment, it is also true spiritually. How many are feeding their heart and mind … [Read more...] about HUNGRY?
THE COMMON GOOD!
It has been said, “The worst thing you can think about when you’re working is yourself.” (Agnes Martin) We would do well to think about that in relation to ourselves. When the focus rests mainly on self when engaged in work, the thoughts may tend to … [Read more...] about THE COMMON GOOD!
FIRST BORN!
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!
FROM HEART TO HAND!
Genuine love ought to reside in our heart; a love for God and for others. (i.e. Matthew 22:37-39) However, we are also to be mindful of the practical extension of it. Though we may express words of love, how is that love being tangibly declared? Is it being duly moved from heart to … [Read more...] about FROM HEART TO HAND!
