Jesus came that we might have not only eternal life, but even abundant life now. (John 10:10) His coming brought true and lasting joy into a dark world. However, this joy has more to do with focus than it does circumstances. How often do we allow external conditions of life to take away … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
Faith
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 3 of 4)
Considering the expression “whatever” not dismissively or permissively, but rather comprehensively in our life linked to the Lord, are we properly feeding our focus? On what are we centering our thoughts? From what thinking are we linking our activity and life progression? Are we focused on what is … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 3 of 4)
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 2 of 4)
As we noted yesterday, the expression “whatever” is used dismissively and permissively, but also comprehensively. Because of the Lordship of Christ over our life, what marks the comprehensiveness of our faith in the midst of life’s varied circumstances and … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 2 of 4)
SENSE!
We hear. We see. We smell. We taste. We touch. Those are the experiences of the five senses we have been given. However, even beyond those senses our life can and should be impacted in a manner which may not make sense to some as our focus is fixed on the One Who created our senses. Faith in God is important … [Read more...] about SENSE!
FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE! (Part 3 of 3)
“(13) So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13 ESV) If this does not mean we aim for the love and forget about faith and hope, how do we consider the relationship between them? Yesterday we noted the … [Read more...] about FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE! (Part 3 of 3)
