doers of the word
Love Lord or Love Death
Now therefore, listen to me, my children, for blessed are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction and be wise, and do not disdain it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Contentment
Contentment is such a pleasant sounding word. It conjures pictures of green meadows, trickling stream, peacefulness, and calm serenity. Contentment is a place where all your needs are cared for. It sounds like fantasy doesn’t it? Is this for real?
I’m here to tell you “yes, contentment is real and it’s possible”. The apostle Paul talked [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Opposites Attract
You have no doubt heard the saying “opposites attract”, but I doubt you have heard it in this context before.
Throughout the New Testament we are taught by Jesus and his disciples to live differently.
Don’t hold grudges but forgive (Matthew 18:21)
Love your enemies (Matthew 5:42-44)
Believe [...]
Not all are Genuine
Read John 12:4-8
Earlier Mary had lavished expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet as a sign of worship. Mary had done a beautiful thing for the Lord. She expressed her appreciation for Jesus through humility, sacrifice and submission to Jesus’ authority.
But Judas, one of the twelve disciples Jesus picked, was indignant saying the fragrance could have [...]
Ways to Worship
Read John 12:1:3
Previously in John 11:43-44 Jesus had raised Lazarus from death. In that encounter Jesus revealed more of Himself and His power to His disciples and others who were there to see.
In today’s reading we see Lazarus, Martha, Mary and Jesus are gathered together again. They made Him supper and served Him, in various [...]
Martha’s Faith
Read John 11.
Previously in Luke 10:38-42 Martha was distracted by all the work to be done and Mary sat at Jesus’ feet taking in every word. Now, after her brother Lazarus has died, she is the first to go to Jesus.
What’s the big deal you ask? Well, think about this, Mary was the one hanging [...]
What would you do?
Let’s say you, your spouse and your toddler (under 4 years old) have an appointment with a tax preparation services. You thought about how to keep your toddler busy while you’re working with the accountant and have brought some small toys for him to play with. You spouse really don’t have a good feeling about [...]
Humble Heart
I refresh the humble and give new courage to those with repentant hearts. Isaiah 57:15 NLT
He refreshes and gives new courage to anyone humble enough to repent of their sins.
Do we truly understand we are sinners? If so, we are less likely to be judging of others as we know how easy it is to [...]
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