“I” is in “gift”, but is that what gifts are about? Are gifts about getting? That is something we enjoy and we ought to express due appreciation for what we do receive. However, another manner in which “I” enters into the giving of gifts is when there is the personal desire to gain the attention for having been … [Read more...] about NOT “I”-LESS!
Relationships
RELATIONAL INFLUENCE!
Paul exhorted. . . “(14) Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? (15) What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a … [Read more...] about RELATIONAL INFLUENCE!
MIGHTY FINE!
When we are asked how things are going, we may simply reply, “Fine!” Perhaps there are days when things are going exceptionally well and our reply might be, “Things are mighty fine!” There are situations we may find ourselves in and declare, “I’m fine with that.” There are also relationships we share that have been well developed of which we … [Read more...] about MIGHTY FINE!
PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 3)
Besides the privilege of prayer and opportunities to be a sharer of the best and most needed news of salvation in Jesus, there is also the privilege we have of providing support in our relationships with one another. As noted in the words of the hymn “Down in the Valley” (words by Mary Barrett, 1922), though each verse notes … [Read more...] about PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 3)
A FRIEND!
As our Lord noted it is out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks (Luke 6:45) and therefore we must remain mindful of what is in the heart -- closing guarding it (Proverbs 4:23) -- a reality is that we still misspeak. Therefore, as we consider the manner in which we hope others would be gracious toward what we say, so we … [Read more...] about A FRIEND!
