Jesus came that we might have not only eternal life, but even abundant life now. (John 10:10) His coming brought true and lasting joy into a dark world. However, this joy has more to do with focus than it does circumstances. How often do we allow external conditions of life to take away … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
Joy
JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 1 of 3)
With the coming of JESUS into the world, was the coming of JOY. The Messiah had been anticipated. The time of His coming had been longed for. And the announcement to shepherds came accompanied by an angelic host praising God and saying. . … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 1 of 3)
FED AND STARVED!
When it comes to physical health, I have heard people ask, “Is it starve a cold and feed a fever or is it feed a cold and starve a fever?” It seems that whatever it is can’t be kept straight in the mind. I even had to look it up to find the advice that has been around for centuries is “feed a cold and starve a fever.” However, in my investigation I also found that whether … [Read more...] about FED AND STARVED!
SHIFT TO THE CONSTANT!
As we go through life, due to varying circumstances and situations we experience the shifting of emotions. Even a singular occasion can be bittersweet in the sense of there being both a sad and a joyful element associated with it. Do we not even approach our participation together in the Lord’s Supper in this … [Read more...] about SHIFT TO THE CONSTANT!
DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, it has often been said, “It is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.” Sometimes children will do just about anything to get the attention of their parents, even if it is negative attention. As children of God are we growing up in our faith so that instead of being whiners and … [Read more...] about DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (Part 2 of 2)
