The Joy of Correction
When we talk about the things of God, I am deeply aware of the richness of Jesus living in me and the chastening that comes from my Lord.
Contentment
Is It Dusty In Here?
Our story in human history will close. Nevertheless, we are much loved by God. We are offered eternal life in God’s kingdom through Jesus. And out of His love, we are given and provisioned with a role designed just for each of us.
This is the way you should go
Nevertheless, through Jesus, we always find peace and good news. And we should remember that, in His own time, God moves rapidly.
Soul Insulation
Just as a house or office needs insulation to keep out the extremes of weather, so we as Christians need insulation to maintain a barrier between what the Holy Spirit is working within us and what our society is attempting to stifle within us.
Why do the nations rage?
The incident is recorded at full length because it is the first of a long and bloody series, in order that succeeding generations might learn their true weapon and their sure defense – prayer.
Good to me
Without a relationship with Jesus we have little hope for answered prayer for we will have ignored God’s greatest gift to us, How sad my life would be without God’s goodness to me.
Well worn paths
On the tougher trails we always looked for the well-worn paths, handholds, and footholds since, before us, these had proven their value to many that had tackled those difficult trails.
Commitment
“You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. (John 6:67 NIV)
Always
In today’s passage of Scripture, God has given us several tautological statements but I would like us to consider word “always”.
Are we on task?
I have known a person of letters for many years. I met him when I was in high school, and he worked with my dad. As it happened, despite my youth, we were friends, and we often talked about a book he was writing. We discussed his progress and the excellent feedback he received from …