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)
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COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 2 of 4)
As we noted yesterday, the expression “whatever” is used dismissively and permissively, but also comprehensively. Because of the Lordship of Christ over our life, what marks the comprehensiveness of our faith in the midst of life’s varied circumstances and … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 2 of 4)
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 1 of 4)
An expression I have somewhat grown to dislike is the response “Whatever”, especially since the tone in which it is expressed is generally dismissive of what has been said. It is almost as if to say, “I’m done listening.” The word “whatever” has also been used in a permissive sense; … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 1 of 4)
INTEREST!
That in which we have the most interest is what we will tend to focus on and allow to influence us the most. As we consider this, is our interest focused on that which also pays the best interest for the investment of ourselves? It has been … [Read more...] about INTEREST!
A FILL JOY!
When teens are told they cannot do something, at times the response has been, “You don’t let me have any fun.” Rules are often seen as unwanted limitations and a rule setter may be viewed as a “kill joy”. However, being allowed to do whatever we feel like doing, does that always bring joy? Is it not true that lack of joy is … [Read more...] about A FILL JOY!
