A flower -- whether planted purposefully or beginning from a seed blown and dropped into its location -- will grow and bloom in its beauty whether it is noticed or not. That which blooms in a manicured yard will be noticed by those who visit. What blooms in the remotest area still stands the potential of being appreciated … [Read more...] about AS INTENDED!
Faith
RESTORED TO RESTORE!
Reaching out to others with the truth of God’s Word is a significant thing, but significant to it is also the way in which we do so. When I began preaching, a seasoned preacher told me, “Don’t aim so low as to step on toes. Aim for the heart.” (Charles Andrews) At the heart of preaching -- as well as the sharing of the Gospel one on … [Read more...] about RESTORED TO RESTORE!
CHILDLIKE MATURITY!
The disciples asked and Jesus answered. . . “(1) At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (2) And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of … [Read more...] about CHILDLIKE MATURITY!
LIFTING THE FOCUS!
As Jesus was in the upper room with His disciples prior to going to the garden where He would be arrested and led away to ultimately be crucified, He knew what the disciples would go through. Amongst His encouraging words that night were. . … [Read more...] about LIFTING THE FOCUS!
POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
How often are the poor pitied while the rich are envied? Though poverty has its challenges, how often do those who possess less seem to express greater joy in life than those who possess much and are living with the stresses of managing it with fear of losing it? Now, I by no means wish to downplay life’s … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
