Friday, April 11, 2008
Are You Living the Abundant Life?
"A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." [Luke 12:15] When most people think of abundance, they think of money, riches, wealth, but Jesus shared that a man's possession don't make him abundant. Then what does? "But lay up for yourselves treasures in...
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Do You Know About True Freedom?
"For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love. For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself...' I say, then: live by the Spirit and you will...
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Monday, April 7, 2008
NEW FILM "EXPELLED" EXPOSES FEAR AMONG SCIENTISTS
This morning on the radio, on my way into work, I heard part of an interview with who I assume was Ben Stein, concerning a new documentary film, (never heard the name of it on the radio) that came out in February. I went online and found it. It's called Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. You can...
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Saturday, April 5, 2008
YOU MIGHT BE HATED FOR YOUR BELIEFS
"And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved." Matthew 10:22 People of God are often hated for their beliefs and witnessing efforts. The more they genuinely love others and try to reach out to them, the more some people begin to hate them. We...
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Friday, April 4, 2008
Christ Our Righteousness
"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." (2 Corinthians 5:21) There is a mystery in the whole process of salvation that begins with Christ's death for mankind. No other religion teaches that God sent his Son to die for sin. In...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008
WHEN OPPORTUNITY COMES KNOCKING
Yesterday I answered an ad for a new Christian women's magazine looking for women writers. I was specifically interested in the fact that they were looking for someone to write daily devotions for them. Though it doesn't pay yet, money is of no concern for me in this endeavor. I just feel God's...
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
A FAITH THAT PERSISTS
"And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us....
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
WHAT ARE WE CALLED TO DO?
"Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble." 1 Peter 3:8 In a world of turmoil and war, God is calling us to a higher state of living; one of harmony and love. What can you do when you try to live in such a state, but those...
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
WHEN MUTUAL LOVE IS HARD TO FIND
I read something this morning that made me realize all over again that there are a lot of people out there who experience a one-sided emotional relationship with the object of their affection. Perhaps that object of affection returns a little bit of the feelings, but all in all, one person feels...
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GUILT AND CONVICTION
Guilt is an interesting emotion. Unfortunately, guilt doesn't always lead to change. Yet when guilt strikes, it is an indication we may be doing something wrong, however, sometimes we feel guilt because someone projects their own convictions, values, and judgments upon us. If it wasn't for these...
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