Someone has said, “No matter what yesterday was like, birds always start the new day with a song.” (original source unknown) I have long loved the sound of birds chirping and singing their songs in the morning. It has always been a great sound to … [Read more...] about ARISE AND SING!
Mercy
What are Trials and Tribulations?
Words mean things but sometimes we pass over a word or phrase and not give it much thought. You may have heard of “Trials and Tribulations”. These always seem to go together. What do they mean however? Trials give us the idea of trying times where your will, emotions, and ability are all tested. Think of a race at a track meet. Your will, emotions, and ability are put to the … [Read more...] about What are Trials and Tribulations?
GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 2 of 2)
Facing the reality of clever perverters of the truth and how even our own desires can lead us astray, how can we keep our focus where it ought to be? Jude offered three antidotes to aid in remaining faithful to God. We read. . … [Read more...] about GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 2 of 2)
YES, TO UNDERSTAND!
Yesterday we considered the following quote: “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I may remember. But … [Read more...] about YES, TO UNDERSTAND!
BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 5 of 5)
Abraham: “a friend of God”! (James 2:23) Abraham believed, obeyed, and feared God. What a friend! Another sign of genuine friendship is when common concerns are shared. Abraham had a heart troubled by the lawless deeds of others. God is … [Read more...] about BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 5 of 5)
