Have you ever tried to help a child whose shoelaces became knotted? Perhaps you have also had the experience of that task being made more difficult because the child would not sit still. Being anxious to get back to play -- wiggling their feet or pulling them away as they tried to see what other children were doing -- only … [Read more...] about UNTANGLING ASSISTANCE!
Faith
GREAT DIVIDE! (Part 2 of 2)
Yesterday we noted that both opinions and truth can be divisive. However, the truth must be sought out and stood upon for our life and hope to rest on a secure foundation leading to our eternal hope. We also considered a quote of which we pondered some thoughts relative to the first part. Today, let us consider the … [Read more...] about GREAT DIVIDE! (Part 2 of 2)
If We Just “Believe” is that Enough?
In today’s world, a common religious conversation goes something like this: “Just accept Christ in your heart and you will be saved.” Some say, “Pray the Sinner’s Prayer and Jesus will come into your heart.” In Romans 10:16, Paul says, “But they have not all obeyed the gospel.” Is there something a person has to do to partake of Christ’s plan of salvation? In John 15:10, … [Read more...] about If We Just “Believe” is that Enough?
ASKING!
What is behind our asking? Is it ever too much more about what we want than what we need or is best for us? What is it in our view toward God? Key to prayer is asking. (Matthew 7:7; James 1:5) Key to prayer is asking in faith. (James 1:6) But … [Read more...] about ASKING!
Translations: NKJV
The NKJV is the work of 130 translators from several different religious groups and countries. All participating scholars signed a petition stating their belief in the plenary and verbal inspiration of the original autograph texts. Their purpose was to maintain the tradition of the KJV while updating many of the problems contained therein. Numerous archaic and obsolete … [Read more...] about Translations: NKJV
