Again, as we have noted the last two days, how often have the poor been pitied while the rich are envied? Though there are those who live in spiritual poverty -- refusing to acknowledge sin for what it is as they live after their own fleshly desires (note Ephesians 2:3) -- there is a sense in which our spiritual poverty … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 3 of 3)
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POOR POOR? (Part 2 of 3)
As noted yesterday, how often have the poor been pitied while the rich are envied? What is it to truly be poor or truly be rich in the final scheme of things? Often with the beginning of a new year we hear good wishes of health, wealth, and happiness. But … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 2 of 3)
OPEN TO GOD!
Our willingness to repent is an indicator of openness to acknowledge something is wrong and a change is needed. That is openness to a change of direction in our life. However, is this openness solely about change we bring about ourselves or does it include an openness to truly surrendering to the transformation God desires to … [Read more...] about OPEN TO GOD!
A NEW SONG!
The expression “same old song” generally refers to that which has become familiar, repetitive, and even boring or tiresome and often reflects on that which no longer excites. Have we lost a sense of excitement for life? Has our life become dull and too much routine? As we look at our life, do we ever find ourselves … [Read more...] about A NEW SONG!
WISE MEASURE!
When building a house or some other structure, it is important to measure properly and according to code so that all fits together to match the purpose for which it is constructed. The same is true when it comes to building our life. What is the standard being followed and how is the measuring of our life being … [Read more...] about WISE MEASURE!
