It is not being paralyzed and in a wheelchair, but rather being self-reliant, that makes someone a cripple in God’s eyes. When I am self-reliant, I am telling God by my actions (that speak louder than words,) “God, I don’t need your grace. I don’t need your undeserved kindness.” But the reality is that if I … Read More →
We Exist to Serve
Today, there are many multinational corporations. But not a one of them has as widespread an impact on the earth as Jesus Christ. For instance, the Gregorian calendar is internationally the most widely used civil calendar. And, our current year, 2017 according to that calendar, is a date based allegedly* on the birth of Jesus. But … Read More →
Hallow God’s Name
Glorify God’s name. Therefore pray in this way: Our Father, who is in Heaven, Hallowed (sanctified, kept holy, venerated, honored,) be Your name (your nature.) Mat 6:9 His unique name represents His nature, just as someone who knows you well can describe your nature when another asks about you by name. …for you are bought with a price. Therefore glorify … Read More →
We Glorify God by…
We glorify God by following our Shepherd Mat 6:9; Joh 10:11, 4 We are God’s children (Rom 8:16) living in His love (Joh 15:9, 10,) and We are co-heirs (Rom 8:17) and co-laborers (1 Co 3:9) with Jesus as members of His body. Eph 4:12, 15-16 We are also citizens of God’s kingdom, … Read More →
Jesus Is About LIFE!
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Joh 14:6 John said about Him, what came into the world was life, and that life was the light of the world.” Joh 1:4 Jesus also told His disciples, “I came that they might have life, and life in abundance.” Joh 10:10 And John … Read More →
It’s OK to Take Care of Yourself
Hello my child, Did you know I’m taking good care of you. So, it’s OK for you to take good care of yourself, too. For instance, do you not enjoy beautiful things? They’re my gift to you. Does your body heal itself? That’s me taking care of you. Do you have friends? That’s the way … Read More →
Parable Mislabeled
Likewise I say to you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. And He said, A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that is coming to me. And he divided his living to … Read More →
The (Basis) Meaning of Life
I grew up in a home where God was never discussed. Consequently, God had no part in my thinking when I began searching for meaning in my life. I eventually began justifying my existence (providing myself with some meaning,) in terms of my service to my fellow man. And, after God and his Son became … Read More →
… One Another …
Many years ago I saw an article or perhaps a book that focused on the phrase “one another” in the scriptures. I didn’t read it, but the phrase always stuck with me as something fundamentally important to our obedience to what Jesus identified as the most important commandments. “Love God with your whole heart, mind, … Read More →
Good, Better, or Best?
Home Depot has labels (Good, Better, and Best) on some of its products so a customer can compare the quality of similar products. In the same way, God can label the quality of our relationships. GOOD – Sometimes a person is so lacking in resources that s/he is in survival mode and lacks the wherewithal … Read More →
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