Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. -I Thessalonians 5:18, NLT Ever notice how often we take our own health for granted until we get sick? Maybe it is only me who does this? But I doubt it. Focusing on what we do NOT have … Continue reading “Thankfulness is the key!”
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Not ultimately in control
“This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget That though the wrong Seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.” -“This Is My Father’s World” lyrics by Maltbie Babcock, 1901. Christians, we ought to be the world’s greatest optimists. We know who is in control. The world might be falling apart in … Continue reading “Not ultimately in control”
“Friends” insisting on their “advice”
After the Lord had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has. -Job 42:7, NIV Ever had that “friend” who got furious with you because you did not do whatever they told … Continue reading ““Friends” insisting on their “advice””
Adviser, NOT dictator!
11 No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. 12 And we have received God’s Spirit (not the world’s spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us. -1 Corinthians 2:11-12, NLT A good pastor understands he (or she) … Continue reading “Adviser, NOT dictator!”
When “man” is faithless, God remains faithful!
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20, KJV Today, I am sharing another song. May its words encourage you. Make it a prayer in faith. You might be going through a dark time, but never forget that God is a … Continue reading “When “man” is faithless, God remains faithful!”
Sexual Harassment and Affair Talk at “Christianity Today”
“Women at CT were touched at work in ways that made them uncomfortable. They heard men with authority over their careers make comments about the sexual desirability of their bodies. And in at least two cases, they heard department heads hint at openness to an affair.” -Daniel Silliman in “Sexual Harassment Went Unchecked at Christianity … Continue reading “Sexual Harassment and Affair Talk at “Christianity Today””
Lying easily reveals true father
For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does…. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. -John 8:44a,c, NLT When you find someone who lies with ease, you are finding someone who … Continue reading “Lying easily reveals true father”
Seen, not just watched!
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. -Psalm 56:8, NLT A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of jumping on a live online event with Fr. Gregory Boyle. He is a priest whose life work is directed … Continue reading “Seen, not just watched!”
Forgiveness can only happen with wrongs acknowledged
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” -I John 1:9, KJV What good is forgiveness to someone who does not think he or she did anything wrong? It is worthless. They are not in bondage to a conscience warning them … Continue reading “Forgiveness can only happen with wrongs acknowledged”
So shameless!
But the Lord is still there in the city, and he does no wrong. Day by day he hands down justice, and he does not fail. But the wicked know no shame. -Zephaniah 3:5, NLT Shameful behavior deserves to be treated as shameful behavior. I believe in unconditional love. However, I do believe we must reject … Continue reading “So shameless!”