Just what makes something or someone good? Jesus asked that question of the young ruler that asked Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life” (Matthew 19:16, NKJV). Jesus answered as he often did with a question of his own: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but One, that is God” (v17). Whether the young ruler knew that Jesus was God and … [Read more...] about What is Good?
Respect
STORY OF DELIVERENCE!
Within recent weeks I have seen people on the news recounting having been delivered from flood waters, or of being rescued after a fall in the mountains, and being dragged to safety from a burning vehicle. These are stories those individuals will probably recount more than once. Being experiences they are likely … [Read more...] about STORY OF DELIVERENCE!
BETTER BATTLING!
How does the world react to things with which they disagree? Among some of the things the world resorts to is name calling, loudly yelling in an attempt to drown out what is being said, or lashing out violently in a riotous manner, including physically harming their opponents or causing damage to property. However, what do any of these … [Read more...] about BETTER BATTLING!
…But Not of the World
Jesus wants us to spread His gospel (Matthew 28:18-20), be a good Christian influence (Matthew 5:13), and also be a good Christian example (Matthew 5:14-16) while we are in this world. In 1 John 2:15, the apostle John says however, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (ESV). That seems to be a … [Read more...] about …But Not of the World
AN ANNOYANCE!
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!
