Human nature is such that we want to live in the era of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. We really want our pound of flesh when we have been wronged. We are not interested in grace, we want justice. 1 Corinthians 13 teaches that love keeps no record of … Continue reading Wipe the Record Clean!
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Loving Our Neighbors
In the world today it has become commonplace to explore and invest in activities that are beneficial to you. You will not give assistance to someone in need unless there is a tangible benefit for you. Sadly, this attitude has also influenced people of faith. 1 Corinthians 13:5 reminds us that love “does not demand … Continue reading Loving Our Neighbors
Choose Contentment!
"Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have." Charles Spurgeon. Romans 13:13 CEV So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous. James 3:16:NLT For wherever there … Continue reading Choose Contentment!
Strength Under Pressure
Love is patient. We have read this so many times that we see the words and our eyes keep[ on moving. But if we stop to ponder on the word patient, what will we find? The dictionary defines patient as enduring pains or trials calmly or without complaint. Is that what the Apostle Paul was … Continue reading Strength Under Pressure
Prayer Brings Change!
We live in a fast-paced, stress-filled society, and childhood stress is now recognized as a serious health concern. Common stressors for children include academic pressure, too much screen time, financial instability, and less unstructured outdoor play. When I think about my childhood, I remember wanting to do well in school, but I did not face … Continue reading Prayer Brings Change!
Life Changing Words
Have you ever poured yourself into a project and the harder you worked the more things remained the same? Did you invest your time and finances, and you have nothing to show for your effort? It could leave you feeling defeated. Well, that was Peter's experience in Luke 5. Peter was a fisherman by trade, … Continue reading Life Changing Words
Wisdom from Proverbs
Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. Charles Spurgeon. Proverbs 1:7 … Continue reading Wisdom from Proverbs
In Life’s Challenges: Seek God!
What do you do when you find yourself in a difficult situation? People respond in a variety of ways: some seek help from family and friends, some turn to harmful behavior, and others seek God. David was someone who went to God with his issues. When he was a teenager, he slew the giant Goliath. … Continue reading In Life’s Challenges: Seek God!
Seek God: Find God!
The clarity of Scripture means that the Bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God's help and being willing to follow it. Wayne Grudem.Matthew 6:33 TPT“So above all, constantly seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness, then all these less important … Continue reading Seek God: Find God!
When Victims Cry Out!
We live in a world today where the unthinkable keeps happening over and over again. If we are not careful, violence will become the norm and lose its shock value. We are already there. There are so many stories about violence that it has become overwhelming. Why would one individual take the life of another? … Continue reading When Victims Cry Out!
Victory Walk 