Respecting Each Other’s Abilities
Scripture reading: Ephesians 4:11-16 The obvious lesson in this Scripture is that no one person can do everything. As some have said, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” The best any one person can do is dabble a little here and there in multiple fields or...
Heavenly Rewards
Matthew 19:23-30 And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." 25...
Materialism
It is in the evening on Christmas Day as I begin writing this article. The topic has been ruminating in my mind for several days now, and the experiences that follow have actually had a dampening effect on my enjoyment of the Christmas season. Let me step up onto my...
Honoring God Against All Odds: Part 3
Let me close this article with the Biblical definition and understanding of the word Jesus uses for “worry” or “anxiety.” Note that every version of the Bible will translate this word differently. The general understanding or consensus is that our best modern...
Honoring God Against All Odds: Part 2
To some, this world holds a peculiar attraction. The allure of money, possessions, fame and power captivate them to the point of becoming preoccupied with achieving their goals, appearing to be successful, and accumulation of things. On the other end of the spectrum...
Honoring God Against All Odds: Part 4
Scripture reading: Matthew 6:25-34 When reading through Scripture or preaching sermons, our minds tend to focus on certain verses in a passage of Scripture. The result can sometimes lead to emphasizing a verse, phrase or word that is not the true focal point. Perhaps...
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