I don’t know about you, but there have been plenty of times in my life when I messed up and needed forgiveness. There have also been times when I needed support. In fact, I still need forgiveness and support! Even though I believe I will grow and mature, I recognize that I’ll never be perfect. I’ll still make mistakes. We humans can never be complete on our own, despite how … [Read more...] about Our Gracious Father
Jesus
Translations – The Living Bible
There are numerous translations of the Bible available in bookstores and on the Internet. Paraphrased versions of the Scriptures are popular. Paraphrase versions are more commentaries than translations and are what the translator “thinks” is being said in a certain passage. “A ‘Dynamic Equivalent’ attempts to use the original language as a guide in translating, and then … [Read more...] about Translations – The Living Bible
HEART HEALTHY!
[05/30/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] As I drew some parallels in my sermon this past Sunday between getting a physical check-up and a spiritual one, I pulled a stethoscope out of my pocket as I began noting where a doctor usually begins. The first concern is often to check the heartbeat and breathing as the proper functioning of the heart and lungs greatly impacts the … [Read more...] about HEART HEALTHY!
HIS PLACE!
[05/27/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] It has been noted that Christians can be divided into at least three classes: those who have given Christ a place in their life, those who have given Him prominence, and those who have allowed Him to have preeminence. What I must come to grips with is how significant is Jesus to me … [Read more...] about HIS PLACE!
DIG DEEP!
[05/26/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] In Luke’s account of Jesus’ illustration of the wise builder, we read. . . “(47) Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: (48) he is like a man … [Read more...] about DIG DEEP!
