We all have wants and we all have needs. It is fine to satisfy some (but not all) of our wants, but there are times when wants need to be set aside in order to receive what we need. This is no more true than when it comes to hearing the truth. Sometimes truth hurts, but just like the pain of the … [Read more...] about WANT OR NEED! (Part 1 of 2)
Fear
BREAD OF REMEMBERANCE! (Part 1 of 2)
Before Israel was to head into the promised land (under the leadership of Joshua), Moses reminded the nation of the mighty power by which God had delivered the Israelites from Egypt, the warnings He had given to encourage faithfulness, the way He had dealt with disobedience and rebellion, the commands He had given on the … [Read more...] about BREAD OF REMEMBERANCE! (Part 1 of 2)
Christian Responsibility
“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: … be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 By baptism, we have put on Christ, we have been cleansed, and have received remission for our sins. Do we have responsibilities to Christ in our daily life? We are reminded of New Testament scriptures to help us continue to walk after … [Read more...] about Christian Responsibility
Pronouns
You have probably heard of the issue about pronouns lately. Whether a male should be called he or him, or if he prefers to identify as female, she or her. A female might prefer he or him over she or her. Or the person, whether male or female at birth, might prefer the pronoun, they or them. Semantics, right? Why should we care about what a person wants to be called? Let us … [Read more...] about Pronouns
COMPELLING CATALYST!
A “catalyst” is defined as “an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or actions” and also as “an event or person causing a change.” In the varied encounters and experiences of life, are we remaining mindful of what catalysts we are allowing to impact our life perspective and actions? The perspective … [Read more...] about COMPELLING CATALYST!