In this life we stand here and there now and again. Sometimes we don’t know where we are to stand and have to be told. Other times we have the choice of where to stand. We stand around. We stand in line. We stand with others. And we are sometimes … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 11 of 13)
Grace
THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 5 of 13)
We know we struggle with sin. To say we have not sinned is to make God a liar. (I John 1:8-10) So what can we do here? How does that make us feel now? Concerned? Discouraged? Hopeless? If we are left to ourselves it should! But in Christ God has provided the realm wherein that despair is taken … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 5 of 13)
THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 1 of 13)
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)
BEHIND MY BACK!
In my years of ministry, while trying to fulfill my role the best I can, I have found brothers and sisters doing many things behind my back. Behind my back brethren have stepped forward and taken care of needs I had not been made aware of. Behind my back, brothers and sisters have encouraged and uplifted others … [Read more...] about BEHIND MY BACK!
SPENDING SPEAKS!
Someone has said that money speaks; it says, “Bye, bye!” Perhaps we continue to experience our money disappearing fast. In Proverbs we even find wealth described as sprouting wings and flying away. (Proverbs 23:4-5) The same can be true of our time as well; it … [Read more...] about SPENDING SPEAKS!
