John Newton -- a man who went from being a captain of slave ships to becoming a preacher of the “Amazing Grace” he came to know and of which he wrote the hymn -- is noted as saying, “My grand point in preaching is to break the hard heart, and to heal the broken one.” Such is the power of the Word of God when it comes into contact with the receptive … [Read more...] about HEART RECEPTION!
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BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 5 of 5)
Abraham: “a friend of God”! (James 2:23) Abraham believed, obeyed, and feared God. What a friend! Another sign of genuine friendship is when common concerns are shared. Abraham had a heart troubled by the lawless deeds of others. God is … [Read more...] about BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 5 of 5)
HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 9 of 9)
James exhorted. . . “(17) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 … [Read more...] about HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 9 of 9)
LET GO THE EGO!
While Moses was leading Israel through the wilderness, we read. . . “(1) Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married, for he had married a Cushite woman. (2) And they said, “Has the … [Read more...] about LET GO THE EGO!
AVOIDING CRITICISM!
The statement has been made: “The only sure way to avoid criticism is to think nothing, say nothing, and do nothing.” How well do we think that will work? To be known for doing nothing would itself seem to open one up to criticism, would it … [Read more...] about AVOIDING CRITICISM!
