“I am so thankful that l have a joy that the world can not rob me of; I have a treasure that the world can not take from me; I have something that is not in the power of man or devil to deprive me of, and that is the joy of the Lord.” Those […]
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There’s a charge that is often leveled against Christians: ‘They’re too heavenly minded to be of any earthly good.’ I believe that unless you are heavenly minded, you can’t be of any earthly good! Besides, the accusation sounds like patronizing claptrap. I suspect we need to know what the charge is referencing – what is
So, what’s your opinion about holidays? For ’em or agin ’em? Most holidays are more than just a day off from work… at least for those who don’t have to work holidays. When it’s a Christian holiday (my definition) then there really aren’t that many: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. And yes… there are a great many
Is that the point? WE Deserve! As Christians, can we get it through our heads (misplaced pride) and realize that when it comes to spiritual matters – earn, purchase, deserve are never the reason for all that we have – they aren’t even considered! It’s all, as in ALL, the result of accepting the free
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And when I say … ‘who’s in charge’ your mind should immediately go to – of what?! And isn’t that the point? A number of people may be the answer depending of the ‘what’. When it comes to us, our lives, the answer is often a shrugged shoulders. Or maybe the answer is – it
I may have taken a right when I should have continued straight ahead, but I got intrigued with the word – devotional. Do we really know what it means? Do we know how to ‘do’ it? So I did a bit of a deep dive. Most of the scriptural references on this word are found
Seriously … how important are you? I suppose that I should also ask – who is answering the question? And, with whose eyes are you viewing you? Do you see you through the eyes of disappointment? or failure? Do you look at what you’ve done? or not done? Do you see you through the eyes
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Note: the following (to the <<< >>>) is the reaction, reflection, etc. from a reader (who happens to be a friend). I felt his words should be shared so I asked him and he agreed. His name is Keith D. Govier and we’ve known each other for over 30 years so I’ve learned to trust
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Same thing? Sounds the same? They aren’t. Thankful is a deeper more pervasive feeling. Thanks is almost a ‘throw away’ word since it’s used so often, rarely does anyone wait for a response, and it has almost become meaningless…. unless accompanied by more words than just the simple acknowledgement – ‘thanks’. Getting picky… no, I
What ARE your desires? Are they only carnal/secular? Will God answers these? (The answer is… I think it depends on what those desires are.) “Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” [Psalm 37:4] ‘And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do.
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!