Free to What?
You Better Watch Out
One of the greatest deterrents to a life of faith is the notion that we must watch ourselves continually.
Watch what you think,and
Watch what you drink,and
Watch what you say, and
Watch how you behave, and
Watch what you watch.
To say that Christianity consists of giving up a rather spontaneous life - a ‘ . . .
Faith, Someday
God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. Rom 12:3b
The following samples of scripture concerning faith imply something very important. Review them to uncover the common message:
Jesus said to her, Did I not say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God? John 11:40
Truly I say to you, whoever . . .
Thoughts of Man
Talking Big, Living Little
The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. Psalm 94:11 nkjv
Man, particularly in our culture, has an inordinate esteem for his own intellect, reason, and knowledge. His powers of logic and analysis have produced much material benefit and advancement for people. The breadth of his scientific achievements . . .
Whereas . . . Therefore
Whereas:
All things are possible to them that believe.
If you say a thing and doubt not, but believe, you shall have that thing.
If you ask anything in My name you shall have it.
No good thing will He withhold to them that walk uprightly.
No word of God shall come back void.
The words I . . .
Learning is Doing
Knowledge Can't Swim
We are not changed by learning - but by doing.
Learning informs, explains, defines, opens possibilities, and directs; all of which fades to the dormant repository of our memories. Bits of that learning may occasionally rise as a factoid to posit one as knowledgeable, even intelligent. How silly that a culture so highly educated, so . . .
Half a Chance
If you give Him half a chance
He might just love you as you are.
When you look up and see Him smiling to you
Don’t duck,
Avert your eyes,
Or run for cover.
Don’t ‘splain away.
Maybe He wants to join in your happiness about a thing.
Perhaps He likes being with you.
Try this:
Smile back.
Then . . .
