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“Amazing Grace” is a favorite song that talks about how we were, WERE, a wretch but now, NOW… and that’s the point. We may have been one but the moment we accept Jesus as Lord, we no longer are wretches. We can no longer look at ourselves as wretches.When I was first saved I thought […]

There are many differences between the two types of hope, but the most significant is that natural hope isn’t based on anything while scriptural hope has a strong foundation. Natural hope seems to be a throw away word with no substance or foundation and little or no belief. Scriptural hope is described and defined differently.

It is my contention that hope is the least know, least understood, least defined and absolutely one of the most important companions one can associate with as you travel through life. Also, it is a word that constantly is used in our daily speech. I realize that sounds a tad dramatic but that doesn’t mitigate

If you remember from yesterday’s post, one of the attributes of Wisdom is ‘good fruits’. One of the things that has always intrigued me is that the statement is “… full of compassion AND good fruits…” Good fruits is coupled with compassion.The logical implication is that good fruits don’t exist without compassion and the manifestation

Do you know which is the most important? Granted you need both and knowledge typically occurs first, but which should be the goal – and why? Even as a child I always wanted wisdom – first. Perhaps I was partially influenced by the scripture story of Solomon who asked for wisdom, but I think it

A friend sent me this… “I’ve never been surprised by God’s judgment, but I’m still stunned by His grace.” (Max Lucado) Wow! Is that a terrific insight or what?! Lucado goes on to point out that he has never heard/read of a person being rejected by God when they come, sincerely, to Him. Actually, if

Do you know what your Christian growth factor is? For that matter, did you know that you have a growth factor? AND… you do know that when you were saved that was only the beginning? You really are expected to grow.I’ve always been amazed at the mentality that seems to think that the moment you

There’s a line in an old Frank Sinatra song that says, “Regrets. I’ve had a few but then again too few to mention.” What about you? Do you have regrets? Are you doing anything with them, or are you simply regretting?If you are only regretting – lost opportunities, lost … (fill in the blank) –

Are you a tester of harm? Or do you avoid it like the plague? Granted, the caveat in this is your ability to stay out of harm, but given the choice… what is your preferred position? Personally I’m a ‘don’t get in harm’s way’ type but if there, don’t run from it like a coward.

How do you determine your position, your opinion on a matter? What is the deciding factor that makes you take a particular stand on an issue? Is it a person or your experience or….??? Is it a reasoned opinion? Have you thought it out or are you responding based on feelings or instinct or…??? Regardless,