We can eat all kinds of things only to find out at some point we are lacking one or more essential nutrients the body needs. As this is true for the body, it is also true relative to our soul. Someone has noted, “A well-read Bible is a sign of a well-fed soul.” (original source unknown) Food for … [Read more...] about PROPERLY NURISHED!
Growth
JOYFUL TRUST!
Sometimes we look ahead to things we believe are coming and think about the joy that will be experienced then. But how about the joy presently? Though we may duly look forward to things which are to come, when it comes to the assurance we have in Christ, the joy should be the life experience now as the life is … [Read more...] about JOYFUL TRUST!
SWALLOW AND SURRENDER!
“I’ll do it myself.” “Back off. I’ve got this!” “I’m fine. I don’t need any help.” “Just give me a moment and I’ll get back up myself.” “I’ll just sit here for a bit while I’m down.” While there are those who do accept the help, sometimes that is … [Read more...] about SWALLOW AND SURRENDER!
SUM OF BECOMING!
Looking back on our life, we understand we began growing in our mother’s womb and have continued growing in various ways from birth. That growth has been intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. (i.e. Luke 2:52) And as the years have passed, we have journeyed through many varied experiences, the sum of … [Read more...] about SUM OF BECOMING!
WANT OR NEED! (Part 2 of 2)
God sent his prophets, but there were times the people had in mind the kind of preacher/teacher to whom they wanted to listen. Time may have passed, but the tendency has not changed. That is why Paul urged Timothy. . . “(1) I charge you in … [Read more...] about WANT OR NEED! (Part 2 of 2)
