An annoyance is an irritation or something that bothers, pains, or troubles. And there are many things which occur in life that bother people and should; crime, hatred, injustice, people in need, and other things that are not as they ought to be. However, some accept what ought to bother them while rejecting what should not. … [Read more...] about AN ANNOYANCE!
Respect
REFOCUS!
Things happen in life which cause us to wonder and worry. We become alarmed as we consider the harm that can and does occur. Yes, we live in a world of real danger. There is the need to live alert to what is going on around us. However, there is also the need to live aware of what is above us; the watchful and assuring power and … [Read more...] about REFOCUS!
MEAN BUT NOT MEAN!
It is not wrong to mean what we say or do, but the manner in which we do so is important to consider. Even as we share with the world why we believe in Jesus as the reason for our hope, we are to “do it with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15 ESV) Paul also urged Christians at Ephesus to be mindful of speaking the … [Read more...] about MEAN BUT NOT MEAN!
MY BODY! (Part 3 of 3)
Again, how we view our body will determine how we will live. We have noted how as “jars of clay” our body can still be put to honorable and righteous use, and that though it is suitable for the temporariness of life in this realm, there is something more glorious yet to come. We are to presently live with a … [Read more...] about MY BODY! (Part 3 of 3)
FIRST LOVE!
Do I do what I do because I want to look good to you or to gain your respect? Or is the manner in which I go about my daily life because I love the Lord above all? What is it with you? When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, He went immediately to the … [Read more...] about FIRST LOVE!
