To be hit in the gut physically can knock the wind out of us. Such a blow could also knock us to our knees. However, the same is true when it happens emotionally and that is good reason to be brought to our knees in prayer. There are times when experiences of life are felt in my gut. Those are moments when I am hit in such a way I have felt physically sick to my stomach. … [Read more...] about HIT IN THE GUT!
Mercy
ALL ABOUT LIFE!
In speaking about Christ, Paul noted His eternal nature and preeminence in His having been involved in bringing creation to life (Colossians 1:16) and being the One remaining the sustainer of all things. (Colossians 1:17) When John introduced the Messiah in his gospel, he stated that “In him was life, and … [Read more...] about ALL ABOUT LIFE!
What Good Does God Expect of Me?
Does God expect anything from me? If you follow Jesus and the Christian Faith, God does expect something from you. Even in other religions there is always a sense of God requiring something. Even if you do not believe in a God, the Natural World order requires something from me. A universal idea is that one should love one's neighbor. The … [Read more...] about What Good Does God Expect of Me?
What is Good?
Just what makes something or someone good? Jesus asked that question of the young ruler that asked Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life” (Matthew 19:16, NKJV). Jesus answered as he often did with a question of his own: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but One, that is God” (v17). Whether the young ruler knew that Jesus was God and … [Read more...] about What is Good?
CHARACTER OF THE ESTABLISHED! (Part 7 of 14)
Who may dwell with God? David noted the character of such as one who . . . “. . .does no evil to his neighbor, . . .” (Psalm 15:3b ESV) In … [Read more...] about CHARACTER OF THE ESTABLISHED! (Part 7 of 14)
