According to Paul, hope relates to that which is yet to come, not what one already has. (note Romans 8:24-25) Can we understand how that is so? However, our hope in Christ is based on the foundation of truth declared from Scripture (Romans 15:4) as even noted from Isaiah relative to the Messiah prophesied to come in the … [Read more...] about KINGDOM AND LIFE ESSENCE!
Faith
AVOIDING CRITICISM!
The statement has been made: “The only sure way to avoid criticism is to think nothing, say nothing, and do nothing.” How well do we think that will work? To be known for doing nothing would itself seem to open one up to criticism, would it … [Read more...] about AVOIDING CRITICISM!
FORTY YEARS!
Moses lived to be one hundred twenty years old, and even at that age was noted as having eyes that had not dimmed and vigor that had not diminished. (Deuteronomy 34:7) In view of his life, it is interesting how Moses’ life story was divided into three forty year periods. He spent his first forty in Egypt (Acts … [Read more...] about FORTY YEARS!
DIVINE DNA!
It is sad when there are children who grow up not knowing their father. When the character of that father was not good, perhaps such could be considered a blessing. Still, the lack of commitment and responsibility in relationships does not provide the best stability needed for growing up. Sometimes paternity tests are used to … [Read more...] about DIVINE DNA!
GOD’S FAITHFULNESS!
What is at the root of God’s faithfulness? His great love! This was noted through Jeremiah at a time of Israel’s great unfaithfulness. Amidst this prophet’s warnings from God, hope was still extended because of God’s ultimate plan that would eventually … [Read more...] about GOD’S FAITHFULNESS!
