Jesus came that we might have not only eternal life, but even abundant life now. (John 10:10) His coming brought true and lasting joy into a dark world. However, this joy has more to do with focus than it does circumstances. How often do we allow external conditions of life to take away … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
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JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 1 of 3)
With the coming of JESUS into the world, was the coming of JOY. The Messiah had been anticipated. The time of His coming had been longed for. And the announcement to shepherds came accompanied by an angelic host praising God and saying. . … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 1 of 3)
A COUNTING MATTER!
This time of year with all the exchanging of gifts that goes on, an expression which often arises is, “It’s the thought that counts.” That “thought” could be that much thought had been put into determining what was going to be given. That “thought” might be that there was a desire to give something. That “thought” … [Read more...] about A COUNTING MATTER!
RESPONSIVE ROCK!
Rocks are part of God’s creation. Humanity is part of God’s creation. Though rocks are hard, with enough force they can be crushed or split open. But what of the hardness of humanity? What marks the readiness of the human response to the Will of the … [Read more...] about RESPONSIVE ROCK!
TRUISM OF TWO-ISM!
There are many tasks -- even ones which may not necessarily be pleasant, but necessary -- which take on a completely different aura when joined in with others. That togetherness also adds potential to productivity. As has been said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” (Helen Adams Keller) Have we … [Read more...] about TRUISM OF TWO-ISM!
