There is a saying, “Practice makes perfect.” I fear that some believe that this only requires going to church Sunday morning, eating some cracker and drinking some grape juice. A better saying is, “Perfect practice makes perfect.” The daily walk of the Christian should be intermingled with practice—perfect practice—striving to be godly, “24/7/365”. Only then can the soldier be … [Read more...] about Basic Training for the Soldier of Christ
Wisdom
An Open Letter: Purity
Dear young adult, I am writing this letter to you as a dear friend. I know we probably do not know each other but I hope that we will have the pleasure of meeting someday. How are things going for you? Are you happy? Happiness is a tricky thing and each one of us draws happiness in different ways. Bottom line…I hope you are having a good, happy and healthy life. Friend, … [Read more...] about An Open Letter: Purity
God’s Charge to Christian Women (and Men!)
It’s said that a “woman’s work is never done”. That is true also for the Christian woman (and man)! We are to be Christians 24/7, 365 days a year. Every day Christians are charged to: 1. Glorify God, fulfilling what God wants you to do – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16, … [Read more...] about God’s Charge to Christian Women (and Men!)
MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (Parts 1 -4 of 4)
MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (part 1 of 4) It has been said that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, but of gold someone has said, “It is much better to have your gold in the hand than in the heart.” [Fuller] Though gold is held as precious and valuable, there is much that is more precious than gold. Join me over the next few days in meditating on some of the things the … [Read more...] about MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! (Parts 1 -4 of 4)
LINE PUSHING!
Whether liked or not, lines are drawn for a reason. However, there are always those who want to cross the line to do what they desire or push the line for it to encompass what they want. Though all lines drawn by human wisdom may not always be what is best, we must give due attention to the lines God has created as we understand -- based on His perfect love and wisdom -- He … [Read more...] about LINE PUSHING!
