We all have a mental museum! Old thoughts. Old memories. Archives from which to draw lessons for life. Yesterday we noted the encouragement we can receive from good memories. However, lessons can also be drawn from memories which may not be so good. They may be things we are not particularly proud of, yet we … [Read more...] about MENTAL MUSEUM! (Part 2 of 3)
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MENTAL MUSEUM (Part 1 of 3)
When touring a museum, we have the opportunity to see many old things. Each of the items displayed represents things of the past. Some of the stories or memories going along with these relics are good while others may not be. As we consider the various exhibits, we may prefer the displays which portray positive … [Read more...] about MENTAL MUSEUM (Part 1 of 3)
FEARLESS?
When David, as a youth, went out to face Goliath (1 Samuel 17), while Saul and all Israel “were dismayed and greatly afraid” (1 Samuel 17:11), was David fearless? He made it clear his trust was in the God Who had delivered him from the lion and the bear and would do that same against Goliath. (1 Samuel … [Read more...] about FEARLESS?
MERCY ME!
There are things that ought to be done when it is in our power to do so, such as helping others. (i.e. Proverbs 3:27-28) And James warned to know the right thing to do and to not do it is sin. (James 4:17) However, doing something merely because we are in a position to do so does not always mean it is the thing to be … [Read more...] about MERCY ME!
WHEN GOD QUESTIONS!
In Genesis 3:9 God asked Adam a searching question: “(9) But the LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?”” (ESV) In I Kings 19:9 God asked … [Read more...] about WHEN GOD QUESTIONS!
