Meaning? Is it the same as “foundational’? Webster: “… serving as, or being an essential part of, foundation or basis; basic; underlying; being an original or primary source; indispensable, primary…” Some of the suggested synonyms are: basic, elemental, essential, introductory, rudimental, underlying.This is like an onion… the more you peal back the more you […]
Life does begin with salvation. (John 3:3-8, ESV) “Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one s born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?’ Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I
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Character is a given. We all have one. WHAT it is is our gift to the world… or not. But without doubt it is us who create our character. Actually, Webster gives a great deal of space to the word. “one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual; the complex of
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Does ‘deserved’ have anything to do with forgiveness? Really? Do you demand that the person you are forgiving deserve this? Can you put that shoe on your foot as well? Not certain how ‘deserved’ became associated with forgiveness because they not related. Forgiveness is the most unconditional gift given or received. In my world of
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“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians
If you are anything like me, these words probably sound like a theme song. This is especially true when it comes to spiritual matters. It truly isn’t an excuse… more of a promise. Partly because of the reality of what I call Paul’s lament (Romans 7:15) doing what he doesn’t want to and not doing
[For me, this is the most difficult subject on which to speak. The ‘why is this’ is because my view about praying is probably not the typical. With that as a caution, the following is my what and how.] To me, the beginning step is to discover my foundation, purpose regarding prayer. If I don’t start
That is a phrase I use often. Most of us know our world but likewise most of us don’t fully understand our influence, opportunity in our world. Though we may not realize, WE do have the opportunity to make an important impact! Will it be risky? Will it end in folly? Is it something we
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There’s an old saying, “…your sins will catch up with you.” Undoubtedly accurate. Sometimes it feels as if we’re living on tenderhooks of unrepented sins. Rather silly, isn’t it? When we sinned, the Lord was with us (remember His words that He would never leave us… that included when we did/said what we shouldn’t) –
The ‘little’ things Do make a difference! They are important! Sometimes this is what is remembered and not the beginning nor the end result. However… ‘little’ needs defining and what may be ‘little’ to one may be critical to another and of no consequences to yet another. Therefore, this requires us to look at our
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
