Facing the reality of clever perverters of the truth and how even our own desires can lead us astray, how can we keep our focus where it ought to be? Jude offered three antidotes to aid in remaining faithful to God. We read. . … [Read more...] about GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 2 of 2)
Joy
JOYFUL LISTENING!
Have we been listening? How well have we been listening? To what or whom have we been listening? What does our life reflect in relation to our listening? After stressing the connection His disciples were to remain in with Him and the fruitfulness … [Read more...] about JOYFUL LISTENING!
THANKFUL GATHERING!
Gatherings take place for various purposes. There are gatherings for events, gatherings for meals, gatherings for meetings, gatherings for service projects, gatherings for worship, etc. Gatherings can be big or small, ranging from outdoor assemblies to in-home get-togethers. When there are gatherings, sometimes people look forward to enjoying food as part of the … [Read more...] about THANKFUL GATHERING!
SUM OF BECOMING!
Looking back on our life, we understand we began growing in our mother’s womb and have continued growing in various ways from birth. That growth has been intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. (i.e. Luke 2:52) And as the years have passed, we have journeyed through many varied experiences, the sum of … [Read more...] about SUM OF BECOMING!
COMPELLING WILLINGNESS!
Both action and inaction can reveal something about the heart. Willingness to do something or the refusal to do so says something about where our focus rests. Though there are actions which may be demanded and therefore dutifully carried out, the willing heart needs no command, but only the invitation or … [Read more...] about COMPELLING WILLINGNESS!