The disciples asked and Jesus answered. . . “(1) At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (2) And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of … [Read more...] about CHILDLIKE MATURITY!
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TRUE TO OUR ROOTS!
There are cultural ties to which one may hold that remind them of their roots even when living in a different country than their origin. Perhaps you are one of those people. Following customs, enjoying particular foods, engaging in cultural practices, etc., keep in remembrance the past to which one is connected … [Read more...] about TRUE TO OUR ROOTS!
POOR POOR? (Part 3 of 3)
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)
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!
