Remember studying about the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773)? Due to England’s taxing of tea brought to the colonies, the tea was thrown overboard in the harbor as a protest. Though there are taxes people willingly vote for to support various programs, being taxed is not necessarily a love in life. Though there are taxes which cannot be avoided, there is an area we need … [Read more...] about TAXED TO DEATH!
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HIT IN THE GUT!
To be hit in the gut physically can knock the wind out of us. Such a blow could also knock us to our knees. However, the same is true when it happens emotionally and that is good reason to be brought to our knees in prayer. There are times when experiences of life are felt in my gut. Those are moments when I am hit in such a way I have felt physically sick to my stomach. … [Read more...] about HIT IN THE GUT!
THREE BLESSINGS OF RECONCILLIATION! (Parts 1-3 of 3)
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)
MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (Parts 1 -4 of 4)
MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (part 1 of 4) It has been said that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, but of gold someone has said, “It is much better to have your gold in the hand than in the heart.” [Fuller] Though gold is held as precious and valuable, there is much that is more precious than gold. Join me over the next few days in meditating on some of the things the … [Read more...] about MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (Parts 1 -4 of 4)
A MATTER OF MOMENTS!
A life reality is there are difficulties that are experienced. Jesus was clear with His disciples regarding some of the things they would face (John 15:18; 16:1-4 & 33), and Peter told his readers to not be surprised by fiery trials they would experience. (1 Peter 4:12) What do we do when going through … [Read more...] about A MATTER OF MOMENTS!
