I have heard it stated that some are so Heavenly minded they are of no earthly good. The point seems to be that they are so focused on a Heavenly eternity they are not giving any thought regarding what they ought to be doing in the here and now! Then we have the other extreme who are so focused on living in … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 1 of 13)
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FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
After having her actions referred to as being wasteful (Mark 14:4), Jesus turned to those who scolded her by calling her actions “beautiful” (Mark 14:6) and praising her for having done “what she could”. (Mark 14:8) Let us now consider the third complimentary statement Jesus made regarding her action of … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
Following the criticism the woman received from those who observed her pouring the ointment over Jesus, He complimented her act as a “beautiful thing”. Consider the second statement Jesus made regarding this woman’s actions. Again we … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
NITTY-GRITTY!
The idiom “get down to brass tacks” is an Americanism from the nineteenth century meaning to get down to the most important, the fundamental, the basics, immediate facts, or priorities. It is also expressed in the idea of “getting down to the nitty-gritty” which is noted as referencing the most important aspects … [Read more...] about NITTY-GRITTY!
BLESSED ASSURANCE!
Having assurance is a blessing. To not be left to wonder serves to greatly encourage. To know a very significant relationship is true brings great joy. This should no more be true than in our view of our Savior. Recently I saw a post … [Read more...] about BLESSED ASSURANCE!
