When I look up to the tops of hills, what generally goes through my mind is imagining the view that can be seen from there. When hiking, it takes work to reach the heights, but when the height is reached, the loaded pack comes off and the view is enjoyed. It is then acknowledged as having been worth what was endured in order to get … [Read more...] about RISING ABOVE!
Leadership
RESISTANCE AND SUBMISSION!
When it comes to resisting and submitting, some people get it backwards. What I mean is, their life is not properly arranged and so they end up resisting what they should submit to and submitting to what they should resist. When Stephen was being opposed as he proclaimed salvation in Christ, he declared. . … [Read more...] about RESISTANCE AND SUBMISSION!
DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, it has often been said, “It is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.” Sometimes children will do just about anything to get the attention of their parents, even if it is negative attention. As children of God are we growing up in our faith so that instead of being whiners and … [Read more...] about DON’T SQUEAK! SHINE! (Part 2 of 2)
WHAT’S THE MATTER?
Whether you are a teen or an adult, have you looked at society at large and wondered (or even said aloud), “What’s the matter with youth today?” Though wrong behavior should not be excused, does the blame rest only with youth? Is there not plenty of blame to spread around? Can we see how a delinquency among … [Read more...] about WHAT’S THE MATTER?
GOOD POWER!
When Jesus ministered here on earth, He faced the evil of opposition. The devil tempted Him in an attempt to deter Him from the focus and manner of His mission. (Matthew 4:3-11) The Jewish leadership spoke against Him and threatened those who would put their faith in Him. (John 9:22; 12:42) Jesus was even … [Read more...] about GOOD POWER!
