As we go through life, due to varying circumstances and situations we experience the shifting of emotions. Even a singular occasion can be bittersweet in the sense of there being both a sad and a joyful element associated with it. Do we not even approach our participation together in the Lord’s Supper in this way as we ponder the cruelty our Lord endured on our behalf but then … [Read more...] about SHIFT TO THE CONSTANT!
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Walk In Their Shoes
In life, we all experience highs and lows. What may be considered a high or low sometimes differs from person to person, but we all know how we feel during these times. A low point for me during my late teens was when my miniature dachshund, Sweetie, passed away. Sweetie and I grew up together. Some people may never experience feeling very close to an animal, but I felt … [Read more...] about Walk In Their Shoes
Jesus Had Emotions Too!
Christian maturity does NOT mean learning to shut off your emotions. Jesus wasn't emotionless. In fact, the Bible shows us Jesus experiencing some of the same powerful emotions that we experience, yet Jesus was sinless. Let’s explore some of His emotional responses and see what we can learn from His perfect example. Jesus wept (John 11:35). Weeping and laughter can be … [Read more...] about Jesus Had Emotions Too!
Basic Training for the Soldier of Christ
There is a saying, “Practice makes perfect.” I fear that some believe that this only requires going to church Sunday morning, eating some cracker and drinking some grape juice. A better saying is, “Perfect practice makes perfect.” The daily walk of the Christian should be intermingled with practice—perfect practice—striving to be godly, “24/7/365”. Only then can the soldier be … [Read more...] about Basic Training for the Soldier of Christ
Being in the Kingdom
How does one become a citizen of the United States of America? Children that are born in the U.S. are natural citizens. People that are not born in the U.S. or to parents that are citizens of the U.S. can become citizens by being naturalized. They study to understand the history and laws of the U.S. and then they simply take an oath to obey the laws of the U.S. It is a great … [Read more...] about Being in the Kingdom
