“Time” can be a strange thing. It appears to go fast when we want it to go slow and seems to go slow when we want it to go fast. Though time is nothing to God (i.e. 2 Peter 3:8) -- He being eternal -- our lives seem to be so connected with it. That is why we wear watches, glance at clocks throughout the day, and mark our … [Read more...] about GOD TIME IS GOOD TIME!
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WRONG CONCLUSION, SAME NEED!
It is far too easy to jump to the wrong conclusions as we look at our own situation and the situation of others. Like Job’s friends, we need to be careful of drawing the conclusion only good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. Perhaps the “why” of some circumstances may never be answered, but we must guard … [Read more...] about WRONG CONCLUSION, SAME NEED!
IN ALL HONESTY!
In all honesty, what keeps us honest? Is it because we have chosen to be? Is it because we’re afraid of being caught if we are otherwise? Are we motivated to be honest simply because it is right? Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (188-217 AD), an emperor of Rome from 211-217, made the following … [Read more...] about IN ALL HONESTY!
RESTORED TO RESTORE!
Reaching out to others with the truth of God’s Word is a significant thing, but significant to it is also the way in which we do so. When I began preaching, a seasoned preacher told me, “Don’t aim so low as to step on toes. Aim for the heart.” (Charles Andrews) At the heart of preaching -- as well as the sharing of the Gospel one on … [Read more...] about RESTORED TO RESTORE!
NOT DECEIVED BUT DIRECTED!
There are many passages in Scripture which warn against being deceived. (i.e. 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Galatians 6:7; James 1:16, 22, 26; among others.) Such deception can occur either due to a refusal to see as one ought (i.e. 2 Thessalonians 2:10) or by being led to misunderstand the truth. (i.e. Romans 16:18; 2 … [Read more...] about NOT DECEIVED BUT DIRECTED!
