Sometimes people are told to stand as they are being acknowledged for something, perhaps even receiving a plaque or trophy in recognition of it. When we think about our life, what we stand for and how we stand ought to be given due consideration as to whether or not it is truly worth doing so. When it is, we are … [Read more...] about STAND TO RECIEVE!
Faith
What Good Does God Expect of Me?
Does God expect anything from me? If you follow Jesus and the Christian Faith, God does expect something from you. Even in other religions there is always a sense of God requiring something. Even if you do not believe in a God, the Natural World order requires something from me. A universal idea is that one should love one's neighbor. The … [Read more...] about What Good Does God Expect of Me?
Maze of Life
Sometimes I sit and look back on my life and how God’s plan for me has been there from the beginning. Reflecting on the forks in the road and the paths I chose to take when faced with hard decisions. God is so patient, and I’m blessed that he waited for me to find my way. 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is … [Read more...] about Maze of Life
Doing Good Works
One of the biggest grammatical mistakes people make is when answering the question, “How are you doing?” Many people will answer, “good” when they meant “well”. “Well” refers to the degree of success or health. “Good” refers to the fact that you are “doing good things”. Galatians 6:10 contains a command (not a suggestion) that as a Christian we are to do good works as we … [Read more...] about Doing Good Works
What is Good?
Just what makes something or someone good? Jesus asked that question of the young ruler that asked Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life” (Matthew 19:16, NKJV). Jesus answered as he often did with a question of his own: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but One, that is God” (v17). Whether the young ruler knew that Jesus was God and … [Read more...] about What is Good?
