Again, someone has defined genuine faith as being “assuring, insuring, and enduring.” Is that what our faith has come to mean to us? Are we experiencing the endurance of faith? Do we have a faith that provides us with staying power? Do we have a … [Read more...] about GENUINE FAITH! (Part 3 of 3)
Joy
PATIENCE AND PREPARATION!
It has often been said that good things come to those who wait. That implies patience. There are things which don’t come instantaneously. I love bread, but it takes time for the dough to rise before being baked to be eaten. Besides patience, there is also preparation involved with an end in view. Also, crops do not provide food … [Read more...] about PATIENCE AND PREPARATION!
If Jesus Came to your House…
If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored guest And all the food you’d serve to Him would be the very best. And you’d keep assuring Him you’re glad to have Him there - That serving Him in your home is joy beyond compare. But when you saw Him … [Read more...] about If Jesus Came to your House…
SUMMER TIME!
“Summer time, and the livin’ is easy” – lyrics of a song popular from years past. A break from school -- sleep late, vacation, relaxed days – ahh, it’s June! As you enjoy the days, let’s remember not to take a break from your commitment to God. There are things that we need to “run” from. Remember Titus 2:12? It says, “teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, … [Read more...] about SUMMER TIME!
MORNING SONG!
How do we rise in the morning? Do we first check the weather to consider how our day will be? Is all it takes is hearing morning rains to dampen our spirit for moving on into the day? Do we allow a sense of gloom to overshadow the blessing of a new day to be alive? Or do we still rise with a song in our heart regardless of … [Read more...] about MORNING SONG!