John Newton -- a man who went from being a captain of slave ships to becoming a preacher of the “Amazing Grace” he came to know and of which he wrote the hymn -- is noted as saying, “My grand point in preaching is to break the hard heart, and to heal the broken one.” Such is the power of the Word of God when it comes into contact with the receptive … [Read more...] about HEART RECEPTION!
Death
REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
“Que Sera, Sera” was a song released in 1955 sung by Doris Day. It means -- as the song relates -- “Whatever Will Be, Will Be”. As reflected in the lyrics of the song, the future is not ours to see. Though, as Christians, we can know what our end will be, we do not know what all may be ahead to be experienced as we go … [Read more...] about REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
BLESSED CONSIDERATION!
Solomon stated. . . “(25) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” (Proverbs 16:25 ESV) We referenced this passage earlier this year (February 25) and … [Read more...] about BLESSED CONSIDERATION!
Christian Responsibility
“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: … be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 By baptism, we have put on Christ, we have been cleansed, and have received remission for our sins. Do we have responsibilities to Christ in our daily life? We are reminded of New Testament scriptures to help us continue to walk after … [Read more...] about Christian Responsibility
COMPELLING CATALYST!
A “catalyst” is defined as “an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or actions” and also as “an event or person causing a change.” In the varied encounters and experiences of life, are we remaining mindful of what catalysts we are allowing to impact our life perspective and actions? The perspective … [Read more...] about COMPELLING CATALYST!