“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)
Repentance
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!
BALL IN MY COURT!
When the ball is in my lap (or also worded “in my court”), where does the action for responsibility rest? Is it not I who chooses what to do with the ball? Do I clutch it for myself, allowing for no interaction with others? Do I throw it forcefully at someone so they will feel the sting of the power I have? Do I heave it forcefully toward another in an … [Read more...] about BALL IN MY COURT!
RESPONSIVE ROCK!
Rocks are part of God’s creation. Humanity is part of God’s creation. Though rocks are hard, with enough force they can be crushed or split open. But what of the hardness of humanity? What marks the readiness of the human response to the Will of the … [Read more...] about RESPONSIVE ROCK!
FROM REJECTED TO REJOICING!
I recently saw the following on Facebook and reposted it: “Imagine the Christians Paul helped to kill rejoicing as he enters heaven as their brother. That’s how the Gospel works.” Yes, the Gospel of Jesus provides hope to the penitent sinner … [Read more...] about FROM REJECTED TO REJOICING!
