Being at odds with those we love is heart rending. When there is a separation, reconciliation may take much effort. This is why we need to guard the love and trust in our relationships. Protect them as the precious commodity they truly are? To … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 6 of 13)
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THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 5 of 13)
We know we struggle with sin. To say we have not sinned is to make God a liar. (I John 1:8-10) So what can we do here? How does that make us feel now? Concerned? Discouraged? Hopeless? If we are left to ourselves it should! But in Christ God has provided the realm wherein that despair is taken … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 5 of 13)
THE HERE AND NOW (Part 3 of 13)
We might look into the future wondering how far we will go. In our pursuits, can we go the distance? But what about the distance we have moved now? There is the need here to consider where we’ve been and where we are right now. Are we moving? Have we been progressing in a right direction? And are … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW (Part 3 of 13)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
After having her actions referred to as being wasteful (Mark 14:4), Jesus turned to those who scolded her by calling her actions “beautiful” (Mark 14:6) and praising her for having done “what she could”. (Mark 14:8) Let us now consider the third complimentary statement Jesus made regarding her action of … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
Following the criticism the woman received from those who observed her pouring the ointment over Jesus, He complimented her act as a “beautiful thing”. Consider the second statement Jesus made regarding this woman’s actions. Again we … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
