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)
Forgiveness
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)
WHERE IT STOPS!
Seeking to even the score when not treated well is retaliation. Getting back at others and then some (which is often what occurs) is escalation. Where does it stop? A world governed by such action merely continues to feed conflict rather than resolve it. It can only stop (at least in our life sphere) when we choose to respond in a different … [Read more...] about WHERE IT STOPS!
FOUR-WAY FOCUS!
As Jesus addressed the subject of prayer in His sermon on the mount (Matthew 6:5-15), He provided an example of elements which can be included in prayer. He did not provide this prayer as necessarily a prayer to be prayed, but as a model of what prayer ought to be like; an example of appropriate prayer. We read. . … [Read more...] about FOUR-WAY FOCUS!
