This time of year is often noted as the “season of giving”. However, for some it seems to be the season for getting. Where is our focus? As the economy was recently addressed in the news, it was noted that many who are still in debt from last Christmas still plan to go into further debt for this one. Though purchasing … [Read more...] about SEASON OF!
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What are Trials and Tribulations?
Words mean things but sometimes we pass over a word or phrase and not give it much thought. You may have heard of “Trials and Tribulations”. These always seem to go together. What do they mean however? Trials give us the idea of trying times where your will, emotions, and ability are all tested. Think of a race at a track meet. Your will, emotions, and ability are put to the … [Read more...] about What are Trials and Tribulations?
GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 1 of 2)
In Jude’s short letter, he urged his readers to be on guard. There are both external and internal influences that can lead away from the truth of God. Warning with regard to external influences, Jude wrote. . … [Read more...] about GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 1 of 2)
SEASONED LIVING!
People may do and say things that make us nauseous; things that don’t sit well with us. Wisdom is not always exercised while interacting with others. There are things done and said with little thought to their impact and so what is served may be like thoughtlessly picking random ingredients from around the … [Read more...] about SEASONED LIVING!
GREAT DIVIDE! (Part 1 of 2)
Opinions can be divisive. Differing views can separate close friends and even family members. We especially see this in the arena of politics and religion. However -- due to some not wanting to acknowledge absolutes or being unwilling to love the truth (note 2 Thessalonians 2:10) -- truth can be divisive as well. So where do we seek to be … [Read more...] about GREAT DIVIDE! (Part 1 of 2)
