There are acts we do where attitude is important in sustaining those actions on an ongoing basis. Are we maintaining the proper attitude for living and interacting as we ought? Consider this. How would my wife feel if I said to her, “I told you I loved you when we … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 5)
Repentance
ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
As we noted yesterday, there are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. We considered how this is the way it is with forgiveness; not a one-time act, but an attitude willing to continue in it. Such an attitude keeps the door open for moving on. … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 5 of 5)
Abraham: “a friend of God”! (James 2:23) Abraham believed, obeyed, and feared God. What a friend! Another sign of genuine friendship is when common concerns are shared. Abraham had a heart troubled by the lawless deeds of others. God is … [Read more...] about BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 5 of 5)
WOULD! COULD! SHOULD! (Part 2 of 3)
“Could have, would have, should have.” This phrase is one expressing regret. Yesterday we noted what could have been based on opportunity to hear and duly respond to the teaching of Jesus. Today let us consider the would of the matter. As Paul … [Read more...] about WOULD! COULD! SHOULD! (Part 2 of 3)
SHARING THE KING’S INVITATION!
Yesterday we noted the invitation our Lord offered. (Matthew 11:28-30) We also considered some ideas associated with Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast. (Matthew 22:1-14) In the parable, when the invitation was rejected, it was opened further. One important truth to keep in mind is that what God plans He will have. (Proverbs … [Read more...] about SHARING THE KING’S INVITATION!
