There is a saying, “Practice makes perfect.” I fear that some believe that this only requires going to church Sunday morning, eating some cracker and drinking some grape juice. A better saying is, “Perfect practice makes perfect.” The daily walk of the Christian should be intermingled with practice—perfect practice—striving to be godly, “24/7/365”. Only then can the soldier be … [Read more...] about Basic Training for the Soldier of Christ
Patience
AS REGARDLESS!
Someone has said, “Forgiveness is a two-way street. You can’t expect others to forgive you if you are unwilling to forgive them. It’s a basic Biblical truth: You reap what you sow.” (original source unknown) Generally speaking, we should understand this to be true. It ought to be a logical expectation. However, does it always work that way? When it comes to sowing and … [Read more...] about AS REGARDLESS!
A REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
Time passes and perhaps we wonder if what was stated has been forgotten. Time passes and perhaps we think we may have missed it. Time passes and perhaps questioning begins with regard to the validity of held expectations. In our human interaction, … [Read more...] about A REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
WHAT IT IS! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, God’s patience is neither procrastination nor slowness. He has a definite plan that will be fulfilled in His time. His patience is a blessing because of the opportunity it presently provides for lives being turned back toward Him and surrendered to His … [Read more...] about WHAT IT IS! (Part 2 of 2)
WHAT IT IS! (Part 1 of 2)
Someone not long ago expressed to me they believed there was not much difference between procrastination and patience; it depended on one’s perspective. That is an idea to which I have continued to give some thought and am still not sure I am ready to accept the concept. Perhaps the struggle I have relates … [Read more...] about WHAT IT IS! (Part 1 of 2)
