Archive for May 2017
Passion
Passion is a noun meaning strong emotion. Some of the synonyms for passion include; fervor, intensity, zeal, eagerness, and frenzy. Most of us have activities in our lives that we are passionate about. Sometimes those passions can consume us. The Bible is chock-full of practical wisdom for daily living. It offers us this nugget of…
Read MoreBuilding Character Not Reputation
We are known to others by our reputation; however, our character is who we truly are. How we live when we are “in the dark” defines our character. It is easy to fool others but impossible to fool God. Many of us spend way too much time refining our reputation and far too little time…
Read MoreWill You Stand Up For Christ?
Have you ever had to stand up for your Christian beliefs? Have you ever faced danger as a result of what you believe? Some Christians have stood strong even when facing death, while others won’t even raise their voice when their government passes laws that go against their religious beliefs or erode their religious freedoms.…
Read MoreQuicksand
Have you ever watched one of those old movies where some character falls into a quicksand pit and sinks to their death? Contrary to myth and legend, a human is not likely to sink to the point of death in quicksand. There is however an important spiritual lesson that we can learn from Hollywood’s fictional…
Read MoreSTRAINING GNATS—SWALLOWING CAMELS
Does this happen to you? No matter how many times I have read a particular Bible passage, sometimes the Holy Spirit causes a specific verse to just jump out and speak to me. That is what happened this week. Today I want to share my thoughts on one specific verse, that in the past I…
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