Impatience. Sometimes it gives rise to complaining rather than trust as was the case at times with Israel during the wilderness wandering. (i.e. Numbers 21:4-9) Sometimes it causes one to act presumptuously as was the case with King Saul. (1 Samuel 13:8-14) How long we are willing to wait says something about … [Read more...] about PATIENCE MY CHILD!
Faith
FROM REJECTED TO REJOICING!
I recently saw the following on Facebook and reposted it: “Imagine the Christians Paul helped to kill rejoicing as he enters heaven as their brother. That’s how the Gospel works.” Yes, the Gospel of Jesus provides hope to the penitent sinner … [Read more...] about FROM REJECTED TO REJOICING!
THE HAPPY PURSUIT
“I just want to be happy.” That is the sentiment of many in what is often a fleeting pursuit because what is often pursued are things which are neither truly good nor proper but are rather self-indulgent. In this sense personal appetite has become a god. (note Philippians 3:19) Are we driven for the moment or … [Read more...] about THE HAPPY PURSUIT
EXAMPLE OF FITNESS!
EXAMPLE OF FITNESS! Sometimes when seeing people out for a jog or run, noting how fit or thin they look, we might conclude they are not in need of exercise. However, the … [Read more...] about EXAMPLE OF FITNESS!
ANCESTY REVEALED!
[07/31/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 05/29/1999 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV)] There was an aristocratic social climber who paid a researcher hundreds of dollars to dig into his family tree. Not only does he no longer have an interest in his ancestral pedigree, but he had to … [Read more...] about ANCESTY REVEALED!
