In one form or another, we will hear (and at times, perhaps say) something similar to this phrase. There are times, however, when this advice falls flat and will leave us feeling more hollow than before we chose this course of action. What is the highest pursuit of a human being if not to please…
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What Time Is It?
One of the hallmark ingredients of a good episode of a sitcom is the misunderstanding gone awry, or the right place at the wrong time scenario! There is something about seeing something that is glaringly out of order or out of place that tickles our funny bone. As we look at this poetic introduction to…
The Secret of Contentment
Contentment is not complacency, nor is it a false peace based on ignorance. The complacent believer is unconcerned about others, while the contented Christian wants to share his blessings. Contentment is not escape from the battle, but rather an abiding peace and confidence in the midst of the battle. Warren Wiersbe I rejoiced greatly in…
Trust
Trust, accompanied by doing good, finding pleasure in the Lord, and committing our path to the Lord, provides a necessary foundation for the security and confidence we intensely long for, especially in the face of such harmful forces as anger, grief, or fear. The abundance (or lack) of trust we have in a person, place,…
You Don’t Have To Worry!
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have…
Living In The Future Tense
Have you ever heard the term “so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good”? What if being heavenly minded allows one to be quite useful here on earth? Let us consider what Paul says in this portion of his letter to the Philippians: Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just…
Restore My Joy!
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil…
Can Christians Get Depressed?
The short answer is absolutely! We would not ask if Christians could get the flu, diabetes, or cataracts, but there still exists a bit of reluctance to discuss mental, emotional, or psychological health as freely as we discuss physical health. Hopefully, we can change this through continued education and exposure to the realities of life….
Hidden Treasure
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” – Matthew 13:44 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew13:44&version=NIV Image credit https://goo.gl/images/Dxaf1E
Should I Just Go With My Gut Instinct?
But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in…
Food for Thought 