“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could lay His hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.’Continue reading “The Currency of Heaven”
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Discipline and Progress
“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive His approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15 NLT) The Christian life demands effort and discipline if we ever desire to be effective in our witness forContinue reading “Discipline and Progress”
Why Do Beliefs Divide? (Part 2)
“Then someone called from the crowd, ‘Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Friend, who made Me a judge over you to decide such things as that?’ Then He said, ‘Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.’” (Luke 12:13-15Continue reading “Why Do Beliefs Divide? (Part 2)”
Does It Really Matter?
“He (Jesus) answered one of them, ‘Friend, I haven’t been unfair! Didn’t you agree to work all day for the usual wage? Take your money and go. I wanted to pay this last worker the same as you. Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should youContinue reading “Does It Really Matter?”
Who Can You Trust?
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT) I ended yesterday’s post with a question. We’ll get to the question in a minute, but first weContinue reading “Who Can You Trust?”
Where Are You Investing?
“But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate, why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.’” (Matthew 25:26-27 NLT) What is the largest investment you’ve ever made? BeContinue reading “Where Are You Investing?”
What Is Meditation?
“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” (Joshua 1:8 NLT) Would you like to prosper and succeed in all you do? What’s it worth to you? The wordContinue reading “What Is Meditation?”
Has the New Come?
“Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like Him.” (Colossians 3:10 NLT) While how we feel and act are not the only ways to recognize that our hearts, minds, and lives have begun to change, our new life in Jesus should bear evidence of theContinue reading “Has the New Come?”
Are You a Guy or a Man?
“The disciples were amazed. ‘Who is this man?’ they asked. ‘Even the winds and waves obey Him!’” (Matthew 8:27 NLT) When you’re with a group of men you might see, hear, or smell any number of things, but if you asked why, the common response is: “It’s just a guy thing!” And that’s true evenContinue reading “Are You a Guy or a Man?”
What Is the Age of Accountability?
“Then He said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 18:3 NLT) Because responding to Jesus’ invitation to follow Him is generally believed to be an adult decision, the issue then becomes, what happens to aContinue reading “What Is the Age of Accountability?”