On the cross, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) As Peter later acknowledged, they and the leaders had acted in ignorance (Acts 3:17); at the time they truly did not realize what they were … [Read more...] about PRAYERFUL PERSPECTIVE!
Knowledge
STOP TO LISTEN!
Following the losses Job had experienced and then with the second blow to his own personal health, he had friends who came to comfort him. These friends quietly sat with him -- “no one spoke a word to him” -- for seven days because of his great suffering. (Job 2:13) At the end of those first seven days, … [Read more...] about STOP TO LISTEN!
REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
“Que Sera, Sera” was a song released in 1955 sung by Doris Day. It means -- as the song relates -- “Whatever Will Be, Will Be”. As reflected in the lyrics of the song, the future is not ours to see. Though, as Christians, we can know what our end will be, we do not know what all may be ahead to be experienced as we go … [Read more...] about REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
BLESSED CONSIDERATION!
Solomon stated. . . “(25) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” (Proverbs 16:25 ESV) We referenced this passage earlier this year (February 25) and … [Read more...] about BLESSED CONSIDERATION!
ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 5)
There are acts we do where attitude is important in sustaining those actions on an ongoing basis. Are we maintaining the proper attitude for living and interacting as we ought? Consider this. How would my wife feel if I said to her, “I told you I loved you when we … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 5)
