“I just want to be happy.” That is the sentiment of many in what is often a fleeting pursuit because what is often pursued are things which are neither truly good nor proper but are rather self-indulgent. In this sense personal appetite has become a god. (note Philippians 3:19) Are we driven for the moment or … [Read more...] about THE HAPPY PURSUIT
Forgiveness
EXTENDED!
“For!” What are we “for”? What is “for” us? Perhaps even better, Who is “for” us? God is! And He made that clear by the sending of His Son on our behalf! (Romans 8:31-32) Can there be any greater evidence of God being “for” us than this? Let … [Read more...] about EXTENDED!
CONFESSION! (part 2 of 2)
[06/25/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Yesterday we noted the proverbial statement that “Confession is good for the soul.” Oh, the relief we have in the blessing of forgiveness that is ours in Christ. However, there is another confession which is also good for the soul as it relates to eternal … [Read more...] about CONFESSION! (part 2 of 2)
CONFESSION! (part 1 of 2)
[06/24/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] “Confession is good for the soul” is noted as an old Scottish proverb. Humbly admitting our sins -- duly acknowledging them for what they are -- is a healthy step into the healing forgiveness God is willing to provide. It was even part of David’s experience as he was pained in his … [Read more...] about CONFESSION! (part 1 of 2)
SON-LIGHT OF LOVE!
[06/14/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] As John introduced the scene of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, he began by writing. . . “(1) Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to … [Read more...] about SON-LIGHT OF LOVE!
