The Gift of Himself I read about one boy named Alfred who “wrote a letter to Santa which read, “Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred.”” Of course, us humans receiving material giftsContinue reading “The Gift of Himself”
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Don’t Be Like Your Dog
Don’t Be Like Your Dog “A little lad of six was invited out to lunch in a neighbor’s home. As soon as all were seated at the table the food was served. The little boy was puzzled, and, with a child’s frankness, asked, “Don’t you say a prayer before you eat?” The host was uncomfortable,Continue reading “Don’t Be Like Your Dog”
The Bodies Were Still Warm
The Bodies Were Still Warm Blame. Who is to blame? 500+ people shot, nearly 60 dead. The worst shooting scene in American history. The dead bodies of the concert goers were still warm when people began to play the “blame game.” Politicians began to politicize. The Media began its narrating and spinning. Conspiracy theorist startedContinue reading “The Bodies Were Still Warm”
The Politics Do Not Matter
The Politics Do Not Matter Kneeling during the Anthem, drinking Gatorade in the locker room during the unfurling of the flag, and protesting on team time is a growing trend among many American athletes today. When it comes to the interaction of the citizen and the government leaders of a country, respect must be theContinue reading “The Politics Do Not Matter”
Are You Being Remade?
Clay can be useful to the potter when it is moldable clay. We are not wanting to be made into a better image of ourselves..
5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting
Five Reasons For a Revival Meeting Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psalm 85:6 We need revival. Every Christian needs the renewal, refreshment, and revitalization of commitment, perspective, and a deeper fellowship with God. Notice this study from several years ago: “The National Opinion Research Center at theContinue reading “5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting”
Good Intentions Are Not That Good
Good Intentions Are Not That Good I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 17:10 “In one Peanuts comic strip Sally was struggling with her memory verse for Sunday. She was absorbed in her thoughtsContinue reading “Good Intentions Are Not That Good”
Making Time to Pray
Making Time to Pray But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 When faced with a big decision or fraught with a new diagnosis, we can start to pray like we never prayed before. ButContinue reading “Making Time to Pray”
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”
“Prayer” in Psalms
“Prayer” in the Book of Psalms 31 times in the Book of Psalms is the word “Prayer” found. That is enough times to read a new verse about “prayer” every day for a month! Sometimes it is found in the chapter heading. At other times it is in the text of the psalm. As youContinue reading ““Prayer” in Psalms”
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