Today there are many who claim that religion and politics should not mix. However, don’t most people voice their political opinions based upon their personal sense of values, whether those values acknowledge God or not? If Christianity is our life, can it be any other way? Or are we guilty of divorcing our … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 6 of 8)
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LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 2 of 8)
How can we relate to such a marvelous model for living as Jesus? In his humanity we are provided the example of how life lived in the flesh can still be pleasing to God. Though we are not given a lot of information regarding our Lord’s early years, what is recorded is significant enough to … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 2 of 8)
WHAT DOES IT SAY? (Part 2 of 2)
What is the message our life is conveying? Consider three reasons why we should be concerned about what the areas of our life noted yesterday say regarding what we think of God. 1. Because our soul is at stake! It is very easy to clutter up our life with … [Read more...] about WHAT DOES IT SAY? (Part 2 of 2)
WHAT DOES IT SAY? (Part 1 of 2)
Someone has said, “He who offers God a second place offers no place at all.” (source: bulletin clipping) God gave Israel this command: “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3 ESV) And first place is still what God … [Read more...] about WHAT DOES IT SAY? (Part 1 of 2)
A SHUT DOOR!
Doors serve the purpose of keeping in and keeping out. As long as a door is open, entrance is possible. However, when a door is closed, what’s in is in and what’s out is out. There are doors of opportunity but also times when doors of opportunity close. Therefore, doors can be quite significant, especially when it … [Read more...] about A SHUT DOOR!