Not everyone thinks alike and so not everyone acts alike. The world around us lives differently than we do as Christians because it does not possess the spiritual discernment we have gained. This is why many think some of what we believe is folly and do not understand the things of the Spirit of God. (1 Corinthians … [Read more...] about MASTERMIND!
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ALWAYS RIGHT!
I recently saw an NPR comic picturing a violinist looking at a metronome ticking away. The metronome was saying, “Don’t look at me. I’m always right and you know it.” As a violinist (and player of many other instruments) I am familiar with practicing with … [Read more...] about ALWAYS RIGHT!
DULY NOURISHED!
It has been said, “If you chew your food but don’t swallow you will starve. The same applies to God’s word. If you read it but don’t apply it, you will starve spiritually.” James exhorted. . … [Read more...] about DULY NOURISHED!
A SHUT DOOR!
Doors serve the purpose of keeping in and keeping out. As long as a door is open, entrance is possible. However, when a door is closed, what’s in is in and what’s out is out. There are doors of opportunity but also times when doors of opportunity close. Therefore, doors can be quite significant, especially when it … [Read more...] about A SHUT DOOR!
THE GOOD NEWS!
The Greek word “euangelion” (translated “gospel”) originally made reference to a reward for good tidings, but later the idea of reward was dropped leaving the word to simply stand for the good news itself. [source: W.E. Vine] Associated with Jesus is good news. At our Lord’s birth it was good … [Read more...] about THE GOOD NEWS!