What do we value the most? Where does our focus rest when considering our wealth? It has been said, “Measure your wealth by what you’d have left if you lost all your money.” (H. Jackson Brown Jr) How does that sit with us? On an occasion when Jesus was approached by one who felt he … [Read more...] about WHAT’S LEFT?
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FREE!
“FREE!” Is that not an enticing offer? To see “FREE!” on a sign usually draws attention and even a crowd. To get something “FREE” is often viewed as a blessing. A few years ago there was a television commercial offering something free with the reasoning that once the product was tried it would be purchased. One person on the commercial would … [Read more...] about FREE!
POOR POOR? (Part 3 of 3)
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)
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
