Am I A Magnet?
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19,20 This has been happening quite often lately. I’ll be spending time with the Lord, reading His Word and asking Him the meaning of the text I’ve just read, when suddenly I begin to see a familiar verse in a new light. Then to confirm this new understanding, within a few days I will inevitably cross paths with another Christian voicing the same revelation. In my Bible the above text was...
Read MoreImpossible Love
Julian and I were having a little conversation this morning before he went to work. It was an innocent discussion about a challenging situation we were facing. Then suddenly my husband made a matter-of-fact comment as to what he considered would be the perfect way to “fix” the problem. Husbands are funny that way aren’t they? When a problem arises, the first thing they think is, “fix it,” well, my husband does anyway. His opinion of a “fix” horrified me, and I made sure to tell him too. I twisted my face up in a manner that clearly showed my disdain for his idea (I’ve learned...
Read MoreA Crucial Element: Love
Recently, I have had two thoughts swirling around in my head. That’s two more than usual, folks, pat this girl on the back. The first is concerning this verse, “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4: 2-3) In that verse there is a word that makes me pause for an instant, each time I read it. The word is keep. We are told to keep the unity, we are not told to create or manufacture church unity. We are commanded to make every effort to keep the unity that God...
Read MoreThere is a Difference
The difference - Holy people behave in certain ways because they love God. Hypocrites behave in certain ways because they want others to think they love God. ~~~ Holy people are concerned about being pleasing to God – inside and out. Hypocrites are concerned about how they are perceived by others. ~~~ Holy people have a heart to love and serve others, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Hypocrites like to associate with “movers and shakers” and the “up-and-coming,” to enhance their own standing. ~~~ Holy people bow to the authority of Scripture and live...
Read MoreIncomparably Great Power
…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 My excitement was irrepressible. I hadn’t been this giddy in a very long time and never EVER about vacuuming. Last week we finally purchased a new vacuum. I spent the following day on my knees cleaning the tiniest of crevices, on my toes reaching the highest ceiling corners and all the while sporting the absolute brightest smile. Vacuuming has never been something I long to do. The old, broken-down vacuum we had...
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