As I was recently sharing in a Bible study with a group of men at a state corrections facility, I asked them where they were in the line of their siblings. One person said they were second. Another person said they were first. To that individual I noted his response indicated he had other siblings after him or … [Read more...] about FIRST BORN!
Salvation
IN HIS NAME!
As John was bringing his first short letter toward its closing, he stated a purpose of his writing similar to what he stated in his Gospel. (John 20:31) We read. . . “(13) I write these things to you who believe in the name of the … [Read more...] about IN HIS NAME!
CONVICTED BY THE CONSTANT!
In the opening of John’s second short letter, we read. . . “(1) The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, (2) because of the truth that abides in us … [Read more...] about CONVICTED BY THE CONSTANT!
COTTON CANDY LOVE?
Love. Not merely looking at each other with goo-goo eyes. Not just holding hands. Not simply enjoying each other’s company. Not writing gushy letters, poems, or songs. All of that may seem sweet and be a sign of loving affection, but can it not take place without genuine deep seated committed love actually … [Read more...] about COTTON CANDY LOVE?
WHAT IT IS! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, God’s patience is neither procrastination nor slowness. He has a definite plan that will be fulfilled in His time. His patience is a blessing because of the opportunity it presently provides for lives being turned back toward Him and surrendered to His … [Read more...] about WHAT IT IS! (Part 2 of 2)
