Even though Paul defended his apostleship in his letters to Christians at Corinth (1 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 3:1), he still made it clear his work was not based on merely his own abilities. (i.e. 1 Corinthians 2:1-4) In his second letter, Paul made it clear with whom his sufficiency in ministry rested … [Read more...] about OUR SUFFICIENCY!
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EXEMPLARY RESOLVE!
Despite Job thinking God was behind the misery he was suffering -- having no clue Satan was actually behind it -- he would not charge God with wrong. (Job 1:21-22) Even when his wife urged him to curse God and die, he still refused to speak against God. (Job 2:9-10) And though Job did not understand and desired … [Read more...] about EXEMPLARY RESOLVE!
RESIDING!
On July 4, 1776, the United States of America began to celebrate its independence from England’s rule. That freedom has been focused on and experienced in many ways. Living in this country there are many freedoms I enjoy. However, there is greater freedom to be celebrated than … [Read more...] about RESIDING!
IS AT WORK!
In a message of hope through Isaiah we read. . . “(18) Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. (19) Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the … [Read more...] about IS AT WORK!
GUARDING OUR APPROACH!
Sometimes when people are placed in a leadership role, they take on an attitude of superiority and become demanding and harsh. When this occurs, rather than being an encourager in what needs to be done, morale is diminished, and positive and willing responsiveness is reduced. This is seen in the workplaces of the world but has … [Read more...] about GUARDING OUR APPROACH!
