Again, someone has defined genuine faith as being “assuring, insuring, and enduring.” Is that what our faith has come to mean to us? Are we experiencing the endurance of faith? Do we have a faith that provides us with staying power? Do we have a … [Read more...] about GENUINE FAITH! (Part 3 of 3)
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EVER WEAR!
Yesterday we noted the idea of being dressed for life; considering part of the spiritual wardrobe we are to wear as Christians. (Colossians 3:12) Thinking about new clothes, I sometimes remember when I was about to graduate from high school and my mother told me she was going to take me to get a new suit. Asking … [Read more...] about EVER WEAR!
NOISE OR MESSAGE?
It is interesting how a sound can be perceived differently by various individuals. (i.e. John 12:27-30) For some it may be noise while for others it is a learning experience. How aware we are to what is going on around us can have a dynamic effect upon whether or not or how we … [Read more...] about NOISE OR MESSAGE?
IT’S PERSONAL!
“Hey, you just stepped on my foot.” “Careful. You just about pinched my finger in that.” “That’s my leg, not the table leg you are kicking.” We know when a part of our body is being negatively impacted. Therefore, we guard it and watch out for and even speak up for it when … [Read more...] about IT’S PERSONAL!
Remember Now the Creator in Your Youth…
While in my teens I knew that the work the church was to perform was important. Iwanted more people to learn of Jesus and become faithful, mature members. I wanted thechurch to thrive in every essential way. However, I mistakenly thought thataccomplishing this was the work of the “grown” men and women in the church. I did notconsider myself either able or needed to work for … [Read more...] about Remember Now the Creator in Your Youth…
