“Friendship is to be treasured. Today, Dear Lord, I give thanks for all the friends in my life.” [portion of a calendar quote] Do we sometimes sit back and think about our friends and the treasure they are? Perhaps our thoughts are even drawn to a … [Read more...] about THE FRIENDSHIP!
Friendship
GREAT DIVIDE! (Part 1 of 2)
Opinions can be divisive. Differing views can separate close friends and even family members. We especially see this in the arena of politics and religion. However -- due to some not wanting to acknowledge absolutes or being unwilling to love the truth (note 2 Thessalonians 2:10) -- truth can be divisive as well. So where do we seek to be … [Read more...] about GREAT DIVIDE! (Part 1 of 2)
Translations: KJV
Originally translated in 1611 A.D., it was translated by a 48-man committee of Greek and Latin scholars who depended primarily upon the Latin Vulgate. It has been the standard by which all other versions have been judged for years. It is the number one seller as far as English versions are concerned. Some find it difficult to determine the meaning of a passage because of the … [Read more...] about Translations: KJV
BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 5 of 5)
Abraham: “a friend of God”! (James 2:23) Abraham believed, obeyed, and feared God. What a friend! Another sign of genuine friendship is when common concerns are shared. Abraham had a heart troubled by the lawless deeds of others. God is … [Read more...] about BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 5 of 5)
BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 4 of 5)
Abraham: “a friend of God”! (James 2:23) He believed God. He obeyed God. Why? Because Abraham rightfully viewed God high above and set apart from anyone or anything else. As Abraham was following God’s command to offer Isaac, we read. . … [Read more...] about BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 4 of 5)
