"The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."Galatians 6:8 (New International Version)I heard an alarming statistic recently. Marriages in the Christian world are failing at a higher rate than those in the secular world. That is partly due to the fact that non-Christian couples … [Read more...] about What’s Real?
Archives for September 2008
The Red Shoes
" To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause."Psalm 25:1-3 (New King James Version) My parents modeled prayer daily to their four children. No need was too insignificant to pray about. … [Read more...] about The Red Shoes
The Valley of Baca
"Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools.They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.Hear my prayer, O LORD God Almighty; listen to me, O God of Jacob." Selah Psalm 84:5-8 … [Read more...] about The Valley of Baca
The Sting of Favoritism
My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, “You … [Read more...] about The Sting of Favoritism
No More Sleepless Nights
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."Matthew 6:31-33 (New Living Translation)There are days when I am sharply reminded of … [Read more...] about No More Sleepless Nights
Blemishes
"For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human … [Read more...] about Blemishes