A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was leaving the room after paying a visit, and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly the doctor said, “I don’t … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 13 of 13)
Faith
THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 11 of 13)
In this life we stand here and there now and again. Sometimes we don’t know where we are to stand and have to be told. Other times we have the choice of where to stand. We stand around. We stand in line. We stand with others. And we are sometimes … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 11 of 13)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
After having her actions referred to as being wasteful (Mark 14:4), Jesus turned to those who scolded her by calling her actions “beautiful” (Mark 14:6) and praising her for having done “what she could”. (Mark 14:8) Let us now consider the third complimentary statement Jesus made regarding her action of … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
BLESSED ASSURANCE!
Having assurance is a blessing. To not be left to wonder serves to greatly encourage. To know a very significant relationship is true brings great joy. This should no more be true than in our view of our Savior. Recently I saw a post … [Read more...] about BLESSED ASSURANCE!
HANG IN THERE!
“Hang in there.” “Hold on.” “Don’t give up.” Those are phrases encouraging pressing on despite what might be being presently experienced. They are words which also seem to imply there is something worth hanging on for; something better yet to come. This is the message of hope. When there is hope, there is … [Read more...] about HANG IN THERE!