For years the packaging of “Cracker Jacks” has been labeled with the words “Prize Inside”. Though the sweet caramel popcorn and nuts were the main product, often -- even before beginning to eat any of the snack -- the prize was sought out first to see what it might be. Personally, I feel the prizes today are not as exciting as they once were. Considering another example … [Read more...] about PRIZE INSIDE!
Knowledge
LINE PUSHING!
Whether liked or not, lines are drawn for a reason. However, there are always those who want to cross the line to do what they desire or push the line for it to encompass what they want. Though all lines drawn by human wisdom may not always be what is best, we must give due attention to the lines God has created as we understand -- based on His perfect love and wisdom -- He … [Read more...] about LINE PUSHING!
THOUGHT TO THOUGHTS!
That which stinks, we generally draw away from. It is not pleasant to hang around uncomfortable smells. However, if the stink is on ourselves, it will follow us wherever we go unless we change our clothes and clean up. Such is also the need when it comes to stinking thinking. At the time of Noah, we read. . . “(5) The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the … [Read more...] about THOUGHT TO THOUGHTS!
FROM HEART TO HAND!
Genuine love ought to reside in our heart; a love for God and for others. (i.e. Matthew 22:37-39) However, we are also to be mindful of the practical extension of it. Though we may express words of love, how is that love being tangibly declared? Is it being duly moved from heart to … [Read more...] about FROM HEART TO HAND!
IN HIS NAME!
As John was bringing his first short letter toward its closing, he stated a purpose of his writing similar to what he stated in his Gospel. (John 20:31) We read. . . “(13) I write these things to you who believe in the name of the … [Read more...] about IN HIS NAME!
