“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 “Who’s Poorer?”
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Your Personal History
“Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord.” (Psalm 107:43 NLT) After your life has ended and nothing remains of you but a memory, what will people learn of you? When the way you are living right now becomes the historyContinue reading “Your Personal History”
Sweaty or Sweet?
“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT) What is the worst, foulest, most offensive odor you’ve ever smelled? ForContinue reading “Sweaty or Sweet?”
Former Things
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NLT) Do you believe women are part elephant? And, no, I’m not referring to the size of theirContinue reading “Former Things”
Game to Win or Opportunity to Love?
“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?”
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”
More Blessed to Give?
“And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35 NLT) What if we sincerely and genuinely believed generosity was good for us? Could part of theContinue reading “More Blessed to Give?”
Are You Wise?
“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13 NLT) Do you think of yourself as a wise person? Why? Or why not? Perhaps a better question might be: Do you WANT to be wise? What ISContinue reading “Are You Wise?”
The Power of the Table
“As Jesus was speaking, one of the Pharisees invited Him home for a meal. So He went in and took His place at the table.” (Luke 11:37 NLT) Do you like to eat? Is the Pope Catholic? Of course, most everyone loves to eat, even Jesus, as we can see in the above verse. GrowingContinue reading “The Power of the Table”
Which Fire Are You Stoking?
“’Haven’t you read the Scriptures?’ Jesus replied. ‘They record that from the beginning “God made them male and female.”’ And He said, ‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” Since they are no longer two but one, let noContinue reading “Which Fire Are You Stoking?”
Walking With Jesus 