Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all…
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Wisdom and Power, The Fuel of Faith
And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My…
Honesty’s Enduring Value
The Lord detests lying lips,but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Proverbs 12:22 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in…
Common Conundrums
There are times when we feel our situation is exceptional. No other human has ever dealt with this as I am dealing. Nobody ever felt this as intensely as I feel. No one with my status also faces my static. We would do well to remember that neither our strengths, our weakness, our passions, nor…
Time. Talent. Treasure!
Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all. But let them remember the days of darkness, for there will be many. Everything to come is meaningless. You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days…
Who’s Your Favorite Barney?
The entertainment world has given us quite a few Barneys to come to know and love. These faces have found their way into homes across the globe for generations. Today, I wish to highlight yet another Barney who has inspired others. His given name was Joseph. We find most of his activity in the book…
When To Run Away
“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He…
But I Did Miracles!
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many…
Side Effects Include…
We have read the fine print that came with the medication. We have witnessed the commercials. The side effects of the product can be mild or serious. Perhaps we have even changed our minds about how sick we felt based on our perception of the risks! Although greed is not necessarily a medication, it does…
What Might Please God?
Have you ever felt like you were not good enough to approach God? Have you ever felt intimidated or disgusted at the idea of going to a church? Where do these feelings come from? How will we address them today, if ever? With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God?Shall I…
Food for Thought 