Today we are looking at how to put a good wrap on the end of the year. One of the things that often makes the past year less than what we would have had it be is the fact that relationships are often difficult to maintain. Maybe someone has sinned against you. Don’t sit there … Read moreIt’s A Wrap Part 2 (20111229)
This is it, the end of another year! And each of us has an opportunity to end the year with our best effort. Certainly there have been many things we did right. But, there are also those things we did wrong. If you have mistreated someone, or done someone wrong, it is a good time … Read moreIt’s A Wrap Part 1 (20111228)
Deep down inside every one of us we like the idea of being loved by someone special. Someone who understands us and accepts us where we are, yet is willing to be patient with us as we grow and mature into something greater than that which we could ever be without them. Such a person … Read moreGod Still Loves You Part 2 (20110201)
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8, NIV). I have found it to be almost exhilarating! Each day to rise up in the morning and to go on an expedition in search … Read moreThinking of Beautiful Things
“You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.” (Titus 2:1, NIV). Deep down inside you know it is right. You know it is proper. No, it is not easy; it is probably, at least initially more difficulty. It certainly requires more devotion, more dedication, more discipline than the easy way. And it requires … Read moreThe Doctrine That Holds The Promise of a Healthy Life – Sound Doctrine
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25). If your desire is to see some … Read moreA Great Day Is Waiting — Friend
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you … Read moreBig Growth in Goodness is God’s Goal for Us
“When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other … Read moreIt’s More Than A Clean House
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV). The thinking is all too often that “I can do it.” I can transform myself, make myself into the image that Christ will accept and approve. And more than this, … Read moreCreated For Good Works
“Mary had chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42, NIV). Martha had been making preparations for entertaining her guest, Jesus. The preparations were many, I am sure. With such an important guest, there was need to have the house in order. Everything needed to be dusted; after … Read moreChoosing What Is Better