When someone asks, “You want a piece of me?”, it implies a willingness to fight. It is the making of a challenge! Perhaps it parallels the idea of “put up or shut up.” And if a fight is not really wanted, the desire might be to at least intimidate another into backing … [Read more...] about A PIECE OF!
Jesus
RESTORED TO RESTORE!
Reaching out to others with the truth of God’s Word is a significant thing, but significant to it is also the way in which we do so. When I began preaching, a seasoned preacher told me, “Don’t aim so low as to step on toes. Aim for the heart.” (Charles Andrews) At the heart of preaching -- as well as the sharing of the Gospel one on … [Read more...] about RESTORED TO RESTORE!
CHILDLIKE MATURITY!
The disciples asked and Jesus answered. . . “(1) At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (2) And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of … [Read more...] about CHILDLIKE MATURITY!
POSSIBLE PEACE!
Someone has said, “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them quite as much.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E.C. McKenzie] Such a willingness may not necessarily annoy, but it surely may surprise. To respond in a more merciful way to those who do not … [Read more...] about POSSIBLE PEACE!
BLESSED BELIEVER!
It is amazing how when something is said, there are times when some people get it while others do not. When it seems clear to us, we might wonder why it is not for others. There are also times when people get what is being said but angrily reject it because they know it is about them, as was the case with some of the leaders listening to the parables of … [Read more...] about BLESSED BELIEVER!
