During one of our Bible studies, I asked the congregation to give me what they saw as the difference between character and “religious” reputation. Someone pointed out how they should be the same and I agreed. However, is it always the case? Among the contrasts … [Read more...] about CHARACTER VERSUS “RELIGIOUS” REPUTATION!
HELP
OVERFLOWING THANKS!
When someone shows up to help another, it is not uncommon to hear their initial response, “Thank God, you’re here.” Even when someone has been assisted financially, it is not uncommon to hear someone express, “I thank God for your generosity.” or “God bless you for your willingness to assist.” In the actions of … [Read more...] about OVERFLOWING THANKS!
FREE TO BE ME!
“Free to be me!” That’s how many people want to be able to live. We live in a day and age of free expression, free thinking, free living, being free spirited, etc. “I just want to be me!” “I just want to be accepted as me!” Is this where we are in our focus on life? Don’t we have an appreciation for people who will accept us not … [Read more...] about FREE TO BE ME!
BACK AT YOU!
Do we ever forget what we have said? Do we ever need to be reminded of words we have spoken? Sometimes we offer encouraging words to others going through difficult moments that we might not call to mind when going through such ourselves. In moments like those we might be reminded of what we have ourselves … [Read more...] about BACK AT YOU!
COUNT AND ACCOUNTABLE!
Though God had promised a son to Abraham and Sarah, as time went on Sarah felt God needed some help. (Genesis 16:2) Though a son was born through her handmaid Hagar, that was not God’s plan. Still there was blessing and though driven away, Hagar was brought back. (Genesis 16:9, 15-16) After being told to return we read. . … [Read more...] about COUNT AND ACCOUNTABLE!
