Besides the privilege of prayer and opportunities to be a sharer of the best and most needed news of salvation in Jesus, there is also the privilege we have of providing support in our relationships with one another. As noted in the words of the hymn “Down in the Valley” (words by Mary Barrett, 1922), though each verse notes … [Read more...] about PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 3)
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PLUGGED IN!
There are some who have chosen to live off the grid with no running water or electricity. Such a lifestyle can have its challenges. Sometimes people get frustrated when something is not coming on and then realize they forgot to plug in. Obviously, … [Read more...] about PLUGGED IN!
COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
On a perpetual desk calendar -- one I’ve read each morning since it was given to me in 1992 -- a recent day’s notation included the following prayer: “Lord, I pray for the courage of my convictions. Instill in me the determination to make the right things happen. … [Read more...] about COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
WHO IS AND HIS WAY!
When it comes to love and loving, we must understand it is the One Who is love (1 John 4:8), loved us first (1 John 4:19), and clearly demonstrated love (Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:9-10) as being the One from Whom we are to learn about love. It is not to the world, but to God we need to look for understanding what love truly is, … [Read more...] about WHO IS AND HIS WAY!
A MAGIC BOX!
There was a little boy who was making his very first visit to the big city. Among the many new sights he encountered, it was the elevator he found the most intriguing. He stood in front of one for several minutes and marveled as he watched an old lady, slow and wrinkled, carefully step in and then disappear as the light flashed … [Read more...] about A MAGIC BOX!
