This morning I woke up with the song “The Family Of God”* on my mind. And as I took our dog out, drank my coffee, and showered, the song remained with me. But the line of the song which kept coming back to me most was “I’m not worthy to be here, but, praise God, I … [Read more...] about FAMILY!
Salvation
CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
In Isaiah we read. . . “(14) Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. (15) Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes … [Read more...] about CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
SHORT END!
Sometimes people feel they have gotten the short end of the stick in life. This expression generally refers to someone receiving unfair or unfavorable treatment. Often such is seen as being underserved but sadly the way things went. However, when it comes to our life, do we truly want all we deserve? Should we not rejoice in the reality God has graciously not … [Read more...] about SHORT END!
Translations: NIV
The completed New International Version was published in 1978. It was edited by a committee from five English speaking countries representing 10 different churches. There are apparent flaws in this translation. In attempting to make passages more easily understood, it paraphrases, leaves out words given by God by inspiration, creating confusion and difficulty for many in … [Read more...] about Translations: NIV
BREAD OF REMEMBERANCE! (Part 1 of 2)
Before Israel was to head into the promised land (under the leadership of Joshua), Moses reminded the nation of the mighty power by which God had delivered the Israelites from Egypt, the warnings He had given to encourage faithfulness, the way He had dealt with disobedience and rebellion, the commands He had given on the … [Read more...] about BREAD OF REMEMBERANCE! (Part 1 of 2)