It has been stated, “The mighty oak was once a little nut that stood its ground.” Wow! A mighty oak! So big! So strong! Yet, it was at one time just a little nut. That means there is hope for me! “A little nut that stood its ground”! Sometimes the world looks at those who stand their … [Read more...] about STAND LIKE A NUT!
Jesus
REDEMPTION’S COST!
As we think about the cost of our ransom or redemption from sin, at what cost could it have been secured? When we consider how the Lord could provide for the temple tax for both Peter and Himself (Matthew 17:24-27), if it was to be by means of money, Jesus could have had Peter and the rest of the disciples just catch … [Read more...] about REDEMPTION’S COST!
GOOD COMPANY!
As Jesus noted regarding His disciples (John 17:14-16), we are in the world, but not of it. We are to understand our role in the world as that of being a godly influence. (i.e. Matthew 5:13-16) That necessitates interaction with it. Still, we must remain mindful of our closest associations and the influence of that … [Read more...] about GOOD COMPANY!
BACK AT YOU!
Do we ever forget what we have said? Do we ever need to be reminded of words we have spoken? Sometimes we offer encouraging words to others going through difficult moments that we might not call to mind when going through such ourselves. In moments like those we might be reminded of what we have ourselves … [Read more...] about BACK AT YOU!
SING ON!
Things happen in life which have the potential for taking the wind out of our sails; taking away our confidence or will for pressing on. We can experience moments in life when we feel the rug was pulled out from under our feet; being surprised by a sudden happening that left us tumbling or feeling a lack of support. … [Read more...] about SING ON!
