“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”-John http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1John3:18&version=NIV In 1 John 3, we see contrasts between children of God and children of the devil; between love and hate; between falsehood and sincerity. When considering the seriousness of the consequences of hate, one can quickly realize that…
Month: February 2019
A Tale of Two Attitudes
“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”-Jesus To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood…
Mistaken Identity
Have you ever found yourself negotiating with God, trying to convince Him that you are not the one to do something that He has told you to go do? That must be how Moses felt, hearing that he had a “special delivery” for Pharaoh and for the Israelites! Surely, there must be some mix up,…
When God Calls You A Fool
“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”-Jesus Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them,…
“Learning How To Count”
“But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.” -Paul Chapter Eight looks at the first 11 verses of Philippians 3; however, we must first hear the full chapter before digging into the details: https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Phil.3 Wiersbe offers us this outline: Verses 1-11Paul’s pastThe accountant“I count”New values Verses 12-16Paul’s presentThe athlete“I…
Believe in the Light
“You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.”-Jesus This started because of a…
You Who Live By the Spirit
Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not,…
The Righteous and the Rock
It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what…
The Haughty and the Humble
An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. It…
Will Work For Food
“Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.” In John 6, we see crowds flocking to Jesus after hearing of the signs he performs. More wonders follow, as Jesus feeds the multitude, sends the disciples…
Food for Thought 