When we go to the doctor with a health concern, we describe the issue. The doctor will inevitably ask, “When did the symptoms begin?” Having this information helps the doctor know many things about your issue and then how to treat them. So, it is very important to accurately describe your condition. John 1:3-4 says,Continue reading “When, How Did This Start”
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In Him Is Life
Identification
If we worked for a security company responsible for permitting access to a highly secret facility, we would be charged with the responsibility to fully identify qualifications for anyone seeking access. Jesus claimed to be God’s Son. We need to consider His claim and evaluate His right to make that claim. Jesus is speaking toContinue reading “Identification”
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Listen Well
When we were in school, we were held responsible for the information taught to us. We always had to face an examination to evaluate what we had learned. On the job, the same sort of examination occurs in job performance reviews. How well did we use the information given to us. In Luke 8:18 JesusContinue reading “Listen Well”
Take Care How You Hear
Agony
Feeling agony is very difficult on us in many ways. We may suffer physically in ways that have lasting impacts upon our bodies. We may be troubled mentally and emotionally in a manner that affects our lives for years. Jesus suffered agony in a variety of ways as He paid the price for our salvationContinue reading “Agony”
Sticky Situation
Yesterday, I was enjoying a nice hike along a gently flowing creek. As I rose to higher ground from the creek bed, I rubbed against a tree and thought nothing of it. Later, I looked at my shirt to find branches and buds from the tree stuck all over my shirt. It took my wifeContinue reading “Sticky Situation”
Hold Fast
Wanting To Be Great
The world tells us that we should promote ourselves to become great. Now, social media is full of self-promoters spouting all sorts of foolishness and doing all kinds of foolish acts. God has a different standard for leadership. In Matthew 20:26-28 Jesus says, “It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be greatContinue reading “Wanting To Be Great”
