If someone accomplishes a spectacular feat that no one else has ever been able to accomplish, we heap all sorts of praise upon that person. We say that they are worthy of the honor given to them. Nehemiah 9:6 says, “You are the LORD, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, withContinue reading “Worthy of Praise”
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God Alone
Trivial Pursuit
Several years ago, a board game called Trivial Pursuit was popular. It involved answering trivia questions. Unfortunately, we can spend our time and energy focusing on trivial pursuits. Things like fame and wealth satisfy us in the short term but quickly fade away or are taken from us. Matthew 6:19-21 says, “Do not lay upContinue reading “Trivial Pursuit”
Where Is Your Treasure?
Give and Receive
When we invest, we want a good return for our investment. Unfortunately, we also display this attitude when it comes to doing good and giving kindness to others. We expect the receiver to return the favor to us. God’s economy works differently. He expects us to give to others from the blessings that we haveContinue reading “Give and Receive”
Open the Windows of Heaven
House Not Made With Human Hands
Every house over time develops some flaws, whether they come from use, time, or abuse. Every home also develops flaws over time, which come from flawed humans living together. II Corinthians 5:1 says, “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a houseContinue reading “House Not Made With Human Hands”
True Home
Truly Satisfying
Bread seems to be a food staple in much of the world. For some people bread is the main portion of meals. Obviously, many different bread varieties exist and people have their favorites. While bread provides temporary satisfaction to our hunger, hunger quickly resurfaces. We need more. John 6:32-33 says, “Jesus said to them, ‘Truly,Continue reading “Truly Satisfying”
