Again, as we have noted the last two days, how often have the poor been pitied while the rich are envied? Though there are those who live in spiritual poverty -- refusing to acknowledge sin for what it is as they live after their own fleshly desires (note Ephesians 2:3) -- there is a sense in which our spiritual poverty … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 3 of 3)
Money
SEASON OF!
This time of year is often noted as the “season of giving”. However, for some it seems to be the season for getting. Where is our focus? As the economy was recently addressed in the news, it was noted that many who are still in debt from last Christmas still plan to go into further debt for this one. Though purchasing … [Read more...] about SEASON OF!
Kaylene
Have things happened to you and you wonder why me and/or why now? When you are having troubles do you want it to hurry and end? Our trials are meant to help us grow in knowledge. We need to be praying during these times for God to help us learn from the trial such as stated in James 1:5 (NKJV) If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all … [Read more...] about Kaylene
REDEMPTION’S COST!
As we think about the cost of our ransom or redemption from sin, at what cost could it have been secured? When we consider how the Lord could provide for the temple tax for both Peter and Himself (Matthew 17:24-27), if it was to be by means of money, Jesus could have had Peter and the rest of the disciples just catch … [Read more...] about REDEMPTION’S COST!
SLIGHT AND SIGHT!
Sometimes we may feel slighted in life when things we have done are not duly acknowledged. However, is that what our doing is about? If it is, we will be greatly disappointed. However, when our doing is merely about serving a good purpose with no expectation for acknowledgement, we have left no room for disappointment. However, the door is open to … [Read more...] about SLIGHT AND SIGHT!
