Sometimes we look ahead to things we believe are coming and think about the joy that will be experienced then. But how about the joy presently? Though we may duly look forward to things which are to come, when it comes to the assurance we have in Christ, the joy should be the life experience now as the life is … [Read more...] about JOYFUL TRUST!
Faith
GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 2 of 2)
Facing the reality of clever perverters of the truth and how even our own desires can lead us astray, how can we keep our focus where it ought to be? Jude offered three antidotes to aid in remaining faithful to God. We read. . … [Read more...] about GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 2 of 2)
JOYFUL LISTENING!
Have we been listening? How well have we been listening? To what or whom have we been listening? What does our life reflect in relation to our listening? After stressing the connection His disciples were to remain in with Him and the fruitfulness … [Read more...] about JOYFUL LISTENING!
LOVE FOR GOD!
Have we ever gotten up in the morning with great intentions that for some reason faded as the day went on and what we had planned to follow through with did not happen? When it comes to getting all the errands or tasks accomplished that might have been planned for a day, if not all gets done it may still be … [Read more...] about LOVE FOR GOD!
EVEN THERE!
David was noted by God as a man after His own heart. (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22) That did not mean he was without sin (as the Scriptures do record some grievous ones), but he possessed a heart willing to acknowledge his sin and accept the redirection and return needed. David possessed a heart that truly desired … [Read more...] about EVEN THERE!
