When a line has been crossed, in many cases it is possible to cross back over. One may still feel the effects of having crossed the line (i.e. bumps and bruises, burns, some scarring, etc.), but the life may still be saved. Climbing back to safety may not be easy and accepting rescue may be embarrassing or at … [Read more...] about CROSSING THE LINE (Part 3 of 3)
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CROSSING THE LINE! (Part 1 of 3)
Just as there are two sides to a line, there are also two kinds of lines to which we might refer. There are the lines we should not cross and the lines we should. Today, let us consider together a line that should be crossed. There are times … [Read more...] about CROSSING THE LINE! (Part 1 of 3)
COMPANY AND COMPLACENCY!
Acknowledging Jesus being “the Life” (John 14:6) and having come to give us abundant life (John 10:10), what is keeping us from living the best life in Christ. Yesterday we noted the need of considering the company in which we choose to most spend our time. However, besides the influence of others we must guard … [Read more...] about COMPANY AND COMPLACENCY!
THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 11 of 13)
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)
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)
