Who is exalted in our life? Self? A sports hero? A movie star? A statesman? Who? The one whom we aim to please most by our life is the one who will be most exalted. And who we exalt in life here and now has a … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 12 of 13)
Death
THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 6 of 13)
Being at odds with those we love is heart rending. When there is a separation, reconciliation may take much effort. This is why we need to guard the love and trust in our relationships. Protect them as the precious commodity they truly are? To … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 6 of 13)
THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 5 of 13)
We know we struggle with sin. To say we have not sinned is to make God a liar. (I John 1:8-10) So what can we do here? How does that make us feel now? Concerned? Discouraged? Hopeless? If we are left to ourselves it should! But in Christ God has provided the realm wherein that despair is taken … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 5 of 13)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
Following the criticism the woman received from those who observed her pouring the ointment over Jesus, He complimented her act as a “beautiful thing”. Consider the second statement Jesus made regarding this woman’s actions. Again we … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
HANG IN THERE!
“Hang in there.” “Hold on.” “Don’t give up.” Those are phrases encouraging pressing on despite what might be being presently experienced. They are words which also seem to imply there is something worth hanging on for; something better yet to come. This is the message of hope. When there is hope, there is … [Read more...] about HANG IN THERE!
