“And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, ‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye: Hypocrite! First get rid ofContinue reading “Game to Win or Opportunity to Love?”
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When our “Tummy” Hurts
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I’ll say it again, – it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!’Continue reading “When our “Tummy” Hurts”
When It Gets Personal!
“And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say: ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!’” (Romans 10:15 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at how vitally important it is to share our faith in Christ with those in our spheres of influence.Continue reading “When It Gets Personal!”
The Sixth Man
“Then the man said, ‘Let me go, for the dawn is breaking!’ But Jacob said, ‘I will not let you go unless you bless me.’” (Genesis 33:26 NLT) In a recent devotional Ron Hutchcraft recounted a tragic scene. He wrote: “When I fly into Washington D.C., I sort of flash back to an unforgettable scene.Continue reading “The Sixth Man”
Encouragement
“For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means ‘Son of Encouragement’).” (Acts 4:36 NLT) Barnabas is arguably the greatest encourager in the New Testament, save Jesus Himself. It’s interesting in the verse above the word translated “Encouragement,” used in reference to Barnabus, is the same word Jesus used in JohnContinue reading “Encouragement”
Hanging On to Your Best
“Be sure to give to the Lord the best portions of the gifts given to you.” (Numbers 18:29 NLT) The story is told of a time in the late Queen Elizabeth’s life when she asked her chauffeur to take her for a ride in the country. Then she asked him to pull over so sheContinue reading “Hanging On to Your Best”
Are You a Leader?
“And Samuel told him, ‘Although you may think little of yourself, are you not the leader of the tribes of Israel? The Lord has anointed you king of Israel.’” (1 Samuel 15:17 NLT) Just because you have a following, doesn’t make you a leader! In today’s world we don’t have to look far to findContinue reading “Are You a Leader?”
A Banquet on the Battlefield
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” (PsalmContinue reading “A Banquet on the Battlefield”
What Are You Trying to Hide?
“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the one to whom we are accountable.” (Hebrews 4:13 NLT) Every person, even every believer, has something in their present and/or past of which we’re ashamed and hope no one ever finds out. Why are weContinue reading “What Are You Trying to Hide?”
The Value of Relationship
“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity – all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:46-47 NLT)Continue reading “The Value of Relationship”
Walking With Jesus 