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 →
Category Archives: The Christian Life
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 →
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 →
Thank You
Thank you, God, for opening our hearts to know you as our loving Father who cares about us, provides for and protects us, and for being our foundation, the very root of our stability. Thank you, Jesus, for being the blueprint within us that guides our thinking, doing, and being into true life. You are … Read More →
Let Your Light Shine
Christ is the door through which people must pass to be reconciled to our Father, God, the source of life. Joh 10:7; Rom 5:10-11; Joh 17:21; However, strangers to Christ won’t come to God through Him unless they can first see Him as the door to life. That’s why John 1:4 tells us that Jesus’ presence on … Read More →
I Surrender
With my hand over my heart I pray, Thank You God for opening the way for me to love You with my whole heart, mind, soul, and strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. Thank You Jesus for allowing me to come under Your yoke and work with You to accomplish our Father’s will. … Read More →
Pessimism or Optimism?
The dominant perspectives of the pessimist and optimist are demonstrated by the questions they ask (whether by words or actions.) Pessimist – “What are the potential dangers?” Optimist – “What are the potential opportunities?” There are extremes at both ends of this spectrum. The extreme pessimist is a skeptic who can hardly do anything because … Read More →
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