Scripture Shaping I have always found amusing the scenario the Sadducees connived in their minds and spoke to Jesus about. This story they dream up is funny in several ways. Read on. “The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, Saying, Master, Moses said, IfContinue reading “Scripture Shaping”
Category Archives: Counseling for the Soul
Talking But Not Communicating
Talking But Not Communicating “A Maine potato farmer and a Texas rancher were engaged in conversation at a political rally. The man from the Lone Star State asked, “How much land do you tend?” “About a hundred acres.” “I farm about six thousand myself.” The man from Maine was not overly impressed, so the TexanContinue reading “Talking But Not Communicating”
A Godly Mothers Care
A Godly Mothers Care Thank the Lord for every mother who has fulfilled her God-ordained role to nurture, cherish, and guide her children. Mothers have the greatest influence on the next generation and an underestimated impact on society as a whole. One person accurately said: “The hand who rocks the cradle rules the world.” MothersContinue reading “A Godly Mothers Care”
Understanding God
Understanding God There are some things that happen in life that we will never understand. There are some events that God orchestrates or allows in our lives that are beyond our human comprehension and understanding. That’s OK. If we could understand everything about God then He would be minimized and we as humans would beContinue reading “Understanding God”
Hearing, Learning, and Fearing
Hearing, Learning, and Fearing Moses is 120 years old. His voice is still strong, mind still sharp, and his body is still capable. He is told by God that he will get to peer over and get a peek at the Promised Land, but that he will not be able to go into the land.Continue reading “Hearing, Learning, and Fearing”
Be Like Zach
Be Like Zach Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Remember the days when people would say: “Be like Mike.” On the basketball court, winning and work ethic could be found in Michael Jordan. Kids would wear his shoes, shoot the ball like him,Continue reading “Be Like Zach”
The Opposite of Worry
The Opposite of Worry Jesus taught in Matthew 6:26, “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Perhaps if we could understand the song birds, we could hear them say something likeContinue reading “The Opposite of Worry”
Discovering Joy
Discovering Joy Joy has been aptly defined in a simple and yet profound acrostic. Jesus, Others, You. I like that. Consider the depth of joy as opposed to the shallowness of mere happiness. Happiness is generally derived from outer circumstances, while joy comes from within. Happiness is impacted by good or bad surroundings whereas joyContinue reading “Discovering Joy”
Responding to Our Public Leaders
Responding to our Public Leaders Romans 13:1-7 is a passage of Scripture devoted to the Christian response to our governmental leaders. No matter which side if the isle and what model of leadership they offer, the Bible has a “one size fits all” approach the Christian should consider for his response to our public leaders. Continue reading “Responding to Our Public Leaders”
The Better Question
The Better Question “…Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Ephesians 5:25 Joe was blessed when he truly understood the Bible for the first time. “Imagine the love of God for a sinful person like me?” he thought. Following accepting Jesus for salvation, Joe began to study the Bible with another churchContinue reading “The Better Question”
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