In speaking about Christ, Paul noted His eternal nature and preeminence in His having been involved in bringing creation to life (Colossians 1:16) and being the One remaining the sustainer of all things. (Colossians 1:17) When John introduced the Messiah in his gospel, he stated that “In him was life, and … [Read more...] about ALL ABOUT LIFE!
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SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT!
In contrast to our canoe which tends to go to the left and right of our desired direction as my wife and I paddle, our tandem kayak has a rudder which makes navigation easier. Though the rudder is a smaller aspect of the craft, even when our paddles might get a bit out of sync, the setting of the rudder keeps us on a … [Read more...] about SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT!
What Good Does God Expect of Me?
Does God expect anything from me? If you follow Jesus and the Christian Faith, God does expect something from you. Even in other religions there is always a sense of God requiring something. Even if you do not believe in a God, the Natural World order requires something from me. A universal idea is that one should love one's neighbor. The … [Read more...] about What Good Does God Expect of Me?
Maze of Life
Sometimes I sit and look back on my life and how God’s plan for me has been there from the beginning. Reflecting on the forks in the road and the paths I chose to take when faced with hard decisions. God is so patient, and I’m blessed that he waited for me to find my way. 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is … [Read more...] about Maze of Life
What is Good?
Just what makes something or someone good? Jesus asked that question of the young ruler that asked Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life” (Matthew 19:16, NKJV). Jesus answered as he often did with a question of his own: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but One, that is God” (v17). Whether the young ruler knew that Jesus was God and … [Read more...] about What is Good?
