Someone has said, “Your ego is not your amigo.” Oh, how easy it is for ego to get in the way. Sometimes we ourselves can be our own worst enemy. We deceive ourselves when we begin to think we are something when we are not (Galatians 6:3) or begin thinking of ourselves more highly than we ought. (Romans 12:3) As we all … [Read more...] about THE TRUE FRIEND!
Jesus
SCHEDULED!
Sometimes someone will say, “I will pencil you in.” What is expressed with that is the appointment or notation is not fully confirmed. The hope may be for it to be so, but at the moment it is noted tentatively or temporarily. Writing with a pencil provides the ability to later change or erase what has been written; the … [Read more...] about SCHEDULED!
Translations: NIV
The completed New International Version was published in 1978. It was edited by a committee from five English speaking countries representing 10 different churches. There are apparent flaws in this translation. In attempting to make passages more easily understood, it paraphrases, leaves out words given by God by inspiration, creating confusion and difficulty for many in … [Read more...] about Translations: NIV
BREAD OF REMEMBERANCE! (Part 1 of 2)
Before Israel was to head into the promised land (under the leadership of Joshua), Moses reminded the nation of the mighty power by which God had delivered the Israelites from Egypt, the warnings He had given to encourage faithfulness, the way He had dealt with disobedience and rebellion, the commands He had given on the … [Read more...] about BREAD OF REMEMBERANCE! (Part 1 of 2)
YES, EVEN THERE!
The way we live our life on a day-to-day basis is important. As we go about the regular activities of life -- whether that be school, work, social activities, clubs, committees, neighborhood encounters, sports events, etc. -- as Christians we ought to be mindful of the impression we leave. Israel was to live in such a way … [Read more...] about YES, EVEN THERE!
