How can we relate to such a marvelous model for living as Jesus? In his humanity we are provided the example of how life lived in the flesh can still be pleasing to God. Though we are not given a lot of information regarding our Lord’s early years, what is recorded is significant enough to … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 2 of 8)
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ALWAYS RIGHT!
I recently saw an NPR comic picturing a violinist looking at a metronome ticking away. The metronome was saying, “Don’t look at me. I’m always right and you know it.” As a violinist (and player of many other instruments) I am familiar with practicing with … [Read more...] about ALWAYS RIGHT!
STRENGTHENED TO STAND!
Growth is a process. Building up strength is gradual. However, it should be taking place and effort is necessary to make it happen. We can’t expect strengthening to come by doing nothing. The following strengthening concept has been suggested. Take … [Read more...] about STRENGTHENED TO STAND!
GENUINE FAITH! (Part 3 of 3)
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)
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!
