James exhorted. . . “(17) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 … [Read more...] about HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 6 of 9)
Forgiveness
GUT FEELING!
How are we feeling about life? Does our focus give rise to butterflies in the stomach? Are we feeling a bit pukey? Sometimes when we don’t feel good about life, we can get a sick feeling in our gut. Then there are times when we are in a situation where our gut feeling is that something just isn’t right. Gut … [Read more...] about GUT FEELING!
LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 5 of 8)
Friends. We need them. We need good ones. We need ones that can be counted on, and we need to be that kind of friend to others as well. Aren’t we thankful we have a good friend like Jesus? As we read through the gospels it doesn’t take long to realize how Jesus was a friend to the downcast … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 5 of 8)
LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
Though page after page can be written to provide a biographical view of the life of individuals, sometimes those biographies have been summed up quite beautifully in just a few words. Such expressions usually refer to the character displayed or impact their life has had on those among whom they lived. Those words may also mark … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 2 of 3)
When we are tempted, how and where we focus is important. Yesterday we noted the need for a look within at our own desires that might give rise to temptation. Today, let us consider our looking ahead. In the face of temptation, Paul encouraged. . … [Read more...] about DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 2 of 3)
