According to Paul, hope relates to that which is yet to come, not what one already has. (note Romans 8:24-25) Can we understand how that is so? However, our hope in Christ is based on the foundation of truth declared from Scripture (Romans 15:4) as even noted from Isaiah relative to the Messiah prophesied to come in the … [Read more...] about KINGDOM AND LIFE ESSENCE!
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FORTY YEARS!
Moses lived to be one hundred twenty years old, and even at that age was noted as having eyes that had not dimmed and vigor that had not diminished. (Deuteronomy 34:7) In view of his life, it is interesting how Moses’ life story was divided into three forty year periods. He spent his first forty in Egypt (Acts … [Read more...] about FORTY YEARS!
CULTURALLY CLOTHED!
As we consider the way some dress, while there are those who may wear basic solid colors, there are others who choose to dress in bright colors. Sometimes the manner of dress and even the colors of it are a cultural reflection. When in India several years ago, though I saw many of the men wearing plain white shirts, I loved … [Read more...] about CULTURALLY CLOTHED!
SLIGHT AND SIGHT!
Sometimes we may feel slighted in life when things we have done are not duly acknowledged. However, is that what our doing is about? If it is, we will be greatly disappointed. However, when our doing is merely about serving a good purpose with no expectation for acknowledgement, we have left no room for disappointment. However, the door is open to … [Read more...] about SLIGHT AND SIGHT!
LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
Though page after page can be written to provide a biographical view of the life of individuals, sometimes those biographies have been summed up quite beautifully in just a few words. Such expressions usually refer to the character displayed or impact their life has had on those among whom they lived. Those words may also mark … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
