A little boy was overheard praying: “Lord, if you can’t make be a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a real good time like I am.” Perhaps we would agree that is a very honest prayer. However, where does such honesty take one? We live in a world … [Read more...] about HONEST PRAYER!
Grace
SUFFICIENT FOR ALL TIME!
There are many things we do fully understanding we will have to do the job again. Washed dishes will again be eaten from and require washing. Weeded gardens will once again need weeding. Dusted shelves will again require dusting. Painted walls will again need painting. Washed hands will again need washing. And the list goes on. But oh the joy and satisfaction felt over tasks … [Read more...] about SUFFICIENT FOR ALL TIME!
AT THE RIGHT TIME!
People have their own ideas regarding proper timing in helping others. Some would say, “Just as soon as they get their act together, I’ll help them out.” or “When they are willing to acknowledge I have something to offer, then I’ll join in to assist.” When one is not acknowledged or feels they have been snubbed, it is easy … [Read more...] about AT THE RIGHT TIME!
SECRET NO MORE!
At the death of Jesus, though the disciples who had followed with Jesus appear to have left the scene, there were two “secret” disciples who had finally reached a point they were drawn out together. John recorded. . . “(38) After … [Read more...] about SECRET NO MORE!
PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 2)
In the beloved hymn “Take the Name of Jesus with You” (words by Lydia Odell Baxter, 1870), the first stanza is: “Take the Name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe, It will joy and comfort give you; … [Read more...] about PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 2)