Overtaking the Master
... 3:6–7), concern for reputation, helping the fallen (Gal. 6:1), or correcting the erring (2 Tim. 2:24–25). Yet when Christ’s sufficiency is not enough for us, we add to His work, and in that addition we ...
Search
Talk it over with Christ
... power in quietness; just maybe, God needs to see more of what I profess each day concerning him in my life – more of JESUS and less of myself and the pleasures of the world”.
I did talk to God about ...
Second mile (II)
Did you miss Second mile (I)?
The book of Philemon tells of a slave named Onesimus who had run away, but was later converted by Paul and sent back to his master. "Confident of your obedience, I ...
Second mile (I)
When brethren start asking, "MUST I do this?" or "MUST I do that?" it seems they are only concerned with doing as little as possible for the Lord- just enough to still maintain a "right" relationship with ...
Spiritual Investment
... of where a disciple aims -heaven.
Physical treasures exert something similar to gravitational attraction. The more we accumulate treasures on earth, the more our hearts will be pulled to the concerns ...
Spiritual Investment
... of where a disciple aims -heaven.
Physical treasures exert something similar to gravitational attraction. The more we accumulate treasures on earth, the more our hearts will be pulled to the concerns ...
Receptive Heart
...
Receptive hearts are always willing to accept and accommodate what is right and acceptable before God and man. Receptive hearts are touched by the concerns of others; share and feel the pain of others ...
Taking God personal
... be permanent. We show so much concern if we recognize a family member is in need.
When it comes to sports, we wish our teams (clubs and national) well. We are so much attached to the teams that sometimes ...
Are you a traitor?
... with comfort in this foreign land in which he fell deeply in love with. His mission was compromised. The enemies took this enormous opportunity to extract every bit of information from him concerning his ...
Looking for God’s purpose
... want to see them perish. Jonah, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to care if they live or die; he is only concerned about himself and his plans, so much so that he completely loses his temper over a shade ...
Commitment by challenge
... Christ concerning what the Apostles benefits will be for committing themselves to him. The Apostles left everything to follow Christ. What are you willing to sacrifice to show your commitment to Christ? ...
Spiritual Investment
... of where a disciple aims -heaven.
Physical treasures exert something similar to gravitational attraction. The more we accumulate treasures on earth, the more our hearts will be pulled to the concerns ...
Wisdom and Temptation (II)
“So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while, ...
The unconditional love
... not concerned about how he felt.
The father then said to him, this is exactly how we treat Christ even though He has shown us so much love by laying down His life for us so that we will have salvation. ...
Loving the unlovable
... that feel good. Because of this, we all want to follow individuals who love us and make us feel good. Some even say “love goes to where love is”. Most people pursue a way of life that is chiefly concerned ...
An Imagined Letter from Judas
"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." (NKJV) 2Peter 2:9 ...
An uninvited loving nose
... his need and offered help while the others just passed by. Your neighbour is the one whose needs you seek out and assist.
Dear reader, let us not live unconcerned. Let us rather live, searching out the ...
Divine gaze
... unwavering attention. Similarly, our God, like a loving shepherd, watches over us, His beloved children, with care and concern. His eyes are not passive observers but active agents of strength, seeking ...
God wants full custody
... giving Him full custody of our being. When we do, our concerns become His priorities. I would much rather be God’s priority than be secondary on His list of blessings.
Beloved brothers and sisters, ...
Taking God personal
... be permanent. We show so much concern if we recognize a family member is in need.
When it comes to sports, we wish our teams (clubs and national) well. We are so much attached to the teams that sometimes ...