For me to say, “I believe I can pick up that paperclip” is not really faith at all because I know I would not have to exert much energy to do so. In fact, I could continue picking it up all day long and the only thing draining me might be a sense of monotony. Picking up a paperclip would not be stretching myself at all. However, for me … [Read more...] about DEVELOPING MUSCLE!
Exercise
RELATIONAL INFLUENCE!
Paul exhorted. . . “(14) Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? (15) What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a … [Read more...] about RELATIONAL INFLUENCE!
WATCHING AND WAITING
Patience. It is needed when, at the moment, there is nothing that can be done. Patience. It must be exercised when a timeline is uncertain. Patience. It is a necessity when facing unknowns in life. Patience! We need it as we trustingly watch for what God is going to do next. When it appears the world has won, we … [Read more...] about WATCHING AND WAITING
FIXED HEART!
Some people in need of a heart fix go through the procedure of an angioplasty, having stents put in place, undergoing bypass surgery, getting a valve replaced, having a pacemaker implanted, or even receiving a complete heart transplant. While for some the need may be quick fix, for others it is radical heart surgery. When the heart receives the … [Read more...] about FIXED HEART!
GODLY GOAL!
There is discipline that is exercised in a manner in which it can break down and destroy the spirit of those disciplined by it. The end of such can be the rearing of an angry child who grows up to become a rebellious and violent adult. However, without discipline, what is often reared is a spoiled and selfish … [Read more...] about GODLY GOAL!
