One thing which provides difficulty for the future is the dragging of the wrong stuff behind us. God has provided the opportunity and the means for a new beginning as well as the power and wisdom to discard that which would otherwise weigh us … [Read more...] about THE HERE AND NOW! (Part 2 of 13)
Wisdom
BURNING BRIGHT!
As we know we have been called to let our light shine before others in this world to the end that in view of our good works God would be glorified (Matthew 5:16), what could cause that light to grow dim? Someone has expressed, “Never let bitterness, covetousness, greed, jealousy, and apathy dim your light.” … [Read more...] about BURNING BRIGHT!
BELIEF OF FAITH!
There are times when people do not believe information because they do not have faith in the source. It is sad commentary on our world today when we are so inundated with information from various sources that we are sometimes unsure what to believe. This gives rise to sometimes not believing what should be … [Read more...] about BELIEF OF FAITH!
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!
KEY THOUGHT!
I have pulled a key out of my pocket to open the door of one of our cars only to find it not fitting. I had pulled out the wrong key. Though the key to our house and the key to the church building look quite similar, it takes the right key to open the right place. As we consider life, are we understanding the … [Read more...] about KEY THOUGHT!
