THE “STAND UP” The “stand up” in life may be expressed this way: “Lord, give me strength to remain firm and faithful. Help me to get up and give me the strength to stand for that which is … [Read more...] about ON THE MAT! (Part 2 of 6)
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ON THE MAT! (Part 1 of 6)
Yesterday we noted Paul’s reference to a wrestler in his letter to the church at Colosse: ““(12) Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you … [Read more...] about ON THE MAT! (Part 1 of 6)
WRESTLING!
In Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, he referred to one who was a wrestler. ““(12) Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and … [Read more...] about WRESTLING!
INCLINED HEART!
An inclination is “a feeling, preference, or tendency to do something.” (source: Cambridge Dictionary) It is good to consider what the heart is most inclined toward because that is what most seems to set the course of one’s life. One of the psalmists … [Read more...] about INCLINED HEART!
ANTICIPATORY GLADNESS!
What makes us glad? Is it when things go our way that we experience gladness? But have we ever been glad in anticipation of things going our way? Though I have read the account of Hannah -- mother of Samuel -- many times before, I was struck by the thought of “anticipatory gladness” in recently reading it … [Read more...] about ANTICIPATORY GLADNESS!
