Giving Out of Love

It is the holiday season and for the next two months we will be encouraged to give. Advertisements and displays will draw our attention to the possibilities of what can be purchased for someone else. The season will culminate in one or many gift exchanges to demonstrate our love for someone. But we all know,Continue reading “Giving Out of Love”

Seal of Guarantee

If you have ever bought a house, you are aware of the extensive documentation required. The buyers and sellers use these documents to give certain commitments and warranties. Many of the documents may require a notary to place their seal on the documents to guarantee the authenticity of the signatures. II Corinthians 1:21-22 says, “AndContinue reading “Seal of Guarantee”

The Real Thing

I have seen many pictures of places that I would like to visit. When this happens, I often have a mental image of me in that place, surrounded by the beauty depicted in the picture. I wonder what it would be like to actually be engulfed in that awesome glory. Hebrews 9:24 says, “For ChristContinue reading “The Real Thing”

Knit Together in Love

In our world today, it is commonplace to receive criticism and judgment from a variety of sources. The world, it seems, tends to try to bring us down, rather than lift us up. It is so easy to become discouraged. The essence of love, on the other hand, is the desire to love others inContinue reading “Knit Together in Love”

Held Captive

I Peter 1:18-19 says, “knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” Before coming by faith to Jesus Christ, I was held captive by worldlyContinue reading “Held Captive”