Good Morning Friends, Sometimes we sense the presence of God and sometimes we do not. Today we explore the possibility that we would sense God more if we risked more in seeking justice and mercy. It is about the privilege of prayer and citizenship in heaven, as a preference to the privileges of the world. … Continue reading Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege?
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Should Christians Keep The Company of Sinners?
Good Morning Friends, At first blush the answer to today’s question might be dismissed with a statement such as, ‘what option do we really have’ or a moralistic comment, ‘that one can tell what a person is like by the friends one keeps’ or ‘birds of a feather flock together’. Surely it is not so … Continue reading Should Christians Keep The Company of Sinners?
Did You Know That In Giving Hope To The Poor You Draw Closer To Being Sanctified By God?
Good Morning Friends, Ok you probably have experienced growing closer to God as you seek the help of Christ in the forgiveness of your sins. You have probably experienced Jesus in prayer and praises. And you probably have become more knowledgeable in reading and trusting and applying His Word…even inspired. However, Did You Know That … Continue reading Did You Know That In Giving Hope To The Poor You Draw Closer To Being Sanctified By God?
Do You Have The Right Metal Guiding Your Behavior On The Journey To Salvation?
Good Morning Friends, When King Hezekiah received a message of an impending attack by Assyrian terrorists, he did not succumb to fear but instead shared the experience with God. Good King Hezekiah did not waste time worrying over it, he knew where to take things that were bigger than he was. He laid it all … Continue reading Do You Have The Right Metal Guiding Your Behavior On The Journey To Salvation?
Do The Crosses We Bear Reflect The Miracles Of Justice And Mercy?
Good Morning Friends, Freedom from tyranny like miracles are important if for no other reason than they help us put in priority order, God before all other things. The miracle of creation…the miracle of God having an active hand in the nation of Israel… our own wellbeing….and of course, the resurrection, integrity, and the very … Continue reading Do The Crosses We Bear Reflect The Miracles Of Justice And Mercy?
Can We Love Unconditionally In A Wicked World?
Good Morning Friends, Life is frequently unfair. Our passage from 1 Kings points that out. Bad things happen to good people and their families. Brutality and injustice are all around us. And we wonder why. Initially we submit to the reality that God’s purpose is beyond us, and God’s ways are above our ways. But … Continue reading Can We Love Unconditionally In A Wicked World?
How Good Are We At Keeping Promises?
Good Morning Friends, For some, the consideration of consequences motivates proper behavior and for others a night in a cave thinking. For some it is a shout and others a still small voice, like a pregnant pause. Whatever the process we still must decide, or it will be decided for us. We can get back … Continue reading How Good Are We At Keeping Promises?
Are We Going To Stay In The Game?
Good Morning Friends, Today we have another example of the power that comes out of events that seem small. The death of a single man 2000 years ago and the sighting of a puff of a cloud on the horizon for those facing famine. Both would become signs of hope of a rain such as … Continue reading Are We Going To Stay In The Game?
Is Our Light Shining So Others Might See And Our Salt Salty So Others Might Better Experience Jesus?
Good Morning Friends, The world is watching us. In our role, as Christians we are to help people around us so that they do not slip and fall. We are to be encouragers of healthy behavior. With great love and kindness, we are to help people recognize their mistakes and seek God’s I.V. solution for … Continue reading Is Our Light Shining So Others Might See And Our Salt Salty So Others Might Better Experience Jesus?
What Does Memorial Day Mean For The Christian?
Good Morning Friends, This is Memorial Day. And the Weekend has been a celebration for families and especially the remembrance of the fallen heroes who left behind widows and widowers, and sons and daughters, and brothers and sisters and friends. Its power helps us to focus on what we are to remember and what we … Continue reading What Does Memorial Day Mean For The Christian?
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