As we go through life, due to varying circumstances and situations we experience the shifting of emotions. Even a singular occasion can be bittersweet in the sense of there being both a sad and a joyful element associated with it. Do we not even approach our participation together in the Lord’s Supper in this … [Read more...] about SHIFT TO THE CONSTANT!
Faith
DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, it has often been said, “It is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.” Sometimes children will do just about anything to get the attention of their parents, even if it is negative attention. As children of God are we growing up in our faith so that instead of being whiners and … [Read more...] about DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (Part 2 of 2)
DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (Part 1 of 2)
DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (part 1 of 2) It has often been said, “It is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.” It may not take long for such squeaking to get on one’s nerves. The … [Read more...] about DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (Part 1 of 2)
PROPER APPLICATION!
In Isaiah we read of King Hezekiah becoming sick and being told he was going to die of the sickness. (Isaiah 38:1) However, Hezekiah prayed and was told his life would be lengthened fifteen years. (Isaiah 38:2-6) Then we read the instruction. . … [Read more...] about PROPER APPLICATION!
PREFFERRED PLACE!
In the house of the wicked there may be drinking and laughing and celebration. In the house of the wicked there may be feasting and luxurious living. In the house of the wicked there may be joy in doing all the heart desires. However, is that the place to be? Is that the place preferred? Or are we finding the better … [Read more...] about PREFFERRED PLACE!