What happens to people when they live a lifestyle of seeing others? I mean, when they observe and act to improve the lives of others; someone will see them. Well, there is an example of that principle in 2 Kings 4. There was a woman who saw Elisha and identified an area in his life … Continue reading When Kindness Leads to a Harvest of Blessing!
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See Others: Make a Difference!
There are people who take the time to see others. I'm not talking about a glance where you take a casual look and you go back to business as usual. I'm talking about seeing someone and seeing the issue they face and what you can do to make a difference 2 Kings 4 introduces us … Continue reading See Others: Make a Difference!
Serving Others Through Good Deeds
God gave us the gift of salvation; we don't have to work for it. However, God expects good deeds to follow us as we walk with Him.Matthew 5:16 AMPLet your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your … Continue reading Serving Others Through Good Deeds
Rewarded for Exceptional Service
Every assignment is different, and teachers understand that better than most. Every year you greet a different group of students to nurture for the new school year. Some years you believe you have the best class possible and there are the years that you want to pull the blanket over your head and stay in … Continue reading Rewarded for Exceptional Service
Serving Others with Grace
Everyone, at some point in life, will need help. That is true for both the rich and the poor. The wealthy individual gets better service from the same individual who would humiliate those who have limited resources. How we treat others tells a lot about us. The Bible provides us with guidelines for service.Philippians 2:3 … Continue reading Serving Others with Grace
Jesus Christ: Servant Leader
Serving others seems to be a lost art. Over the years, serving has been set aside for some but not everyone. We have distinct groups as people of faith; those who serve and those who are served. Jesus sat with the servers. Where do you sit?Luke 22:27 NLTWho is more important, the one who sits … Continue reading Jesus Christ: Servant Leader
Trusting God When the Way is Long
In these times, we like things that are quick and of course we all know that the shortest route is one that is a straight line. But we must ask ourselves, what is most important, speed or quality? We have become conditioned to expect our needs and desires to be met instantly. When God rescued … Continue reading Trusting God When the Way is Long
It Can be Done!
Most if not all of us would like people to speak favorably about us when the need arises. Usually, we don’t care when it’s idle talk but when it pertains to our jobs and work ethic, we want good reports. But we need to be cautious even then, because if we are not careful, we … Continue reading It Can be Done!
Showing Kindness
The Bible lists kindness in Galatians 5:22-23 NLT: But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Colossians 3:12 NLT Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with … Continue reading Showing Kindness
God: Our Shield
A promise is a statement by a person that he or she will or will not do something. Children pay attention to the promises made by their parents. At times, parents make promises and as their circumstances change, their ability to keep their promises fails. Genesis 15:1 NKJV says, “After these things the word of the … Continue reading God: Our Shield
Victory Walk 