There are black billboards that have a few words or a sentence then the signature is: God One of those billboards says, “˜What is it about “˜Thou shalt not”™ you do not understand?”™ ~ God Jesus said in His discourse in the Sermon on the Mount: (NASB) Matthew 5:27-28 “You have heard that it was […]
The dictionary meaning of “˜Reconcile”™: 1. to re-establish friendship between. 2. To settle or resolve, as a dispute, make compatible or consistent. Do you have a former friendship that needs to be re-established? Do you know someone who has something against you”¦Jesus said that your relationships are important and they are important to God. Is […]
Many people love a good mystery”¦in a book, a TV show, a movie”¦whodunits are entertaining and mysteries are usually centered on a murder. Jesus brought up a commandment of God, “˜Do not murder”™, in His Sermon on the Mount. (NASB) Matthew 5:21 “You have heard that the ancients were told, “˜You shall not commit murder”™ […]
A masquerade ball is full of costumes that glitter and are glamorous. Because it is a masquerade”¦masks are worn. Party time! Pretense of being another personality is fun for an evening but if the pretense has become a lifestyle”¦that pretense becomes a burden. Lookin”™ good on the outside is not as important as what is […]
Jesus pointed to what He had come to do”¦to fulfill God”™s Law and the prophecies of the Prophets when He gave His Sermon on the Mount. (NASB) Matthew 5:17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.” Christ came to fulfill […]
To take time to consciously be in God”™s presence wherever you choose can be a time of relaxation and rest to focus on the living God of the Bible. So often, when I fix my thoughts and attention on God ““ I have a need. At times the need may be because I am desperate […]
Salt”¦a substance which we take for granted. It is necessary for our bodies to have salt for proper functioning. Too much salt or too little salt in our diets will lead to health problems. Wars have been fought over”¦salt. Salt has been highly valued throughout history and it was of great importance in the ancient […]
The dictionary defines “˜persecute”™: 1. To oppress or harass with ill-treatment. 2. To annoy persistently; bother. Jesus spoke of persecution in relation to being a follower of Him. (NASB) John 15:20 “Remember the word that I said to you, “˜A slave is not greater than his master.”™ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute […]
There are numerous followers of Christ who are undergoing persecution for their faith. (The Chinese government is one example of those who are persecuting Christians today.) Prayers of compassion and concern are imperative for them to be encouraged. God and His power are promised to those who undergo persecution for the sake of Christ. Persecution […]
What seems to be the “˜norm”™ in the world today? Peace at any price? Peace that comes about by outward forms of overtures to our “˜enemies”™ of the past? The peace process that comes in the form of treaties, which are on paper and seem to mean little to those signing them? Is peace being […]