I have heard it stated that some are so Heavenly minded they are of no earthly good. The point seems to be that they are so focused on a Heavenly eternity they are not giving any thought regarding what they ought to be doing in the here and now! Then we have the other extreme who are so focused on living in … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 1 of 13)
Salvation
BLESSED ASSURANCE!
Having assurance is a blessing. To not be left to wonder serves to greatly encourage. To know a very significant relationship is true brings great joy. This should no more be true than in our view of our Savior. Recently I saw a post … [Read more...] about BLESSED ASSURANCE!
ABOVE AND BEYOND!
I know the expression is generally “above and beyond”, however, there is a sense in which we need to look beyond what we see and above to God. That is because the tendency of humanity is to center the focus for solutions too low. With too high an estimation of self or others, reliance is often placed in unreliable or … [Read more...] about ABOVE AND BEYOND!
JOINING THE CHORUS!
I love music. I love to play, and I love to sing. I also love to listen. Most of the time there seems to be a song or music going through my mind. There are times when the words of a hymn will seem to well up from deep within me. Such can be powerful. It can be so moving. Sometimes when listening I even feel moved to … [Read more...] about JOINING THE CHORUS!
PATIENCE MY CHILD!
Impatience. Sometimes it gives rise to complaining rather than trust as was the case at times with Israel during the wilderness wandering. (i.e. Numbers 21:4-9) Sometimes it causes one to act presumptuously as was the case with King Saul. (1 Samuel 13:8-14) How long we are willing to wait says something about … [Read more...] about PATIENCE MY CHILD!
