Besides the privilege of prayer and opportunities to be a sharer of the best and most needed news of salvation in Jesus, there is also the privilege we have of providing support in our relationships with one another. As noted in the words of the hymn “Down in the Valley” (words by Mary Barrett, 1922), though each verse notes … [Read more...] about PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 3)
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PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 2)
In the beloved hymn “Take the Name of Jesus with You” (words by Lydia Odell Baxter, 1870), the first stanza is: “Take the Name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe, It will joy and comfort give you; … [Read more...] about PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 2)
NEITHER DENY OR DELAY!
Some people live in denial of or try to cover up what needs to be acknowledged and so hinder needed redirection in their life. Despite the initial pain of the reveal, the blessing in seeing what is not right is the acceptance of opportunity for needed change. As someone has said, “If you are warned you have a problem, … [Read more...] about NEITHER DENY OR DELAY!
HE CAN AND WILL!
As I have been given the opportunity and privilege to share the Scriptures with incarcerated individuals each week, I from time-to-time tell them that I am in as much need of God’s grace today as when I first believed. I want them to know forgiveness is possible and they can have hope. I want them to understand … [Read more...] about HE CAN AND WILL!
LEARNERS!
There are many opportunities to learn. However, not all those opportunities are maximized. This is often due to what might be behind questions being asked as the reasons people ask questions can vary greatly. Some genuinely want to know the answers; they do want to learn. Others just want to see where others stand; to see if the position on an … [Read more...] about LEARNERS!
