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Better Conversations

What of most of your conversations like? Judging by my own conversations, most deal with daily troubles and hopes of the future. To honest, most of my conversations are of little encouragement or positive impact. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,Continue reading “Better Conversations”

Broad Promises

When we buy a new product, a warranty is available to us. Most of us do not read these documents until we need to exercise the warranty. If we did read the warranty, we probably would not understand them. God gives us a greater guarantee. In Hebrews 10:16-17 God’s Spirit says, “‘This is the covenantContinue reading “Broad Promises”

Commissioning

In I Chronicles 28, King David is commissioning his son, Solomon to be the next king. At a formal commissioning service, a person is commended into service. They are given orders and responsibilities of their service. The commissioned person commits to these terms and faithful service of the orders and responsibilities. In I Chronicles 28:9Continue reading “Commissioning”

Light of Knowledge

Imagine a great library that holds all of the world’s books. Great knowledge and wisdom is contained in these books. However, this library has no access to light. The library has no electricity, no windows, no openings. Should anyone venture inside, the knowledge and wisdom contained within would thus be inaccessible. II Corinthians 4:6 says,Continue reading “Light of Knowledge”

God’s Handbook for Dealing With Suffering

In this life, suffering is inevitable. People will hurt us and difficult circumstances will come our way. Sometimes, we will even suffer while doing the right things. I Peter 3:14-16 says, “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in yourContinue reading “God’s Handbook for Dealing With Suffering”