My wife went to Hobby Lobby the other day and came back with a 3-D poster for the wall. It says: LOVE THE PEOPLE GOD GAVE YOU BECAUSE ONE DAY HE'LL WANT THEM BACK. 27 Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to … Continue reading Family
Tag: salvation
The Master’s Touch
Some people are like canvas, their lives taking shape as God paints His vision upon them. Some are like clay on the potters wheel, being molded by His loving hands into a vessel He can use for His Glory. Some are like wood, being carved into a glorious shape that He can use for His … Continue reading The Master’s Touch
Relationships
Take Him At His Word
"I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” – Genesis 28:15 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your … Continue reading Take Him At His Word
Freedom Melting, Part 2
My brother commented on Freedom Melting, then he read the Worthy Brief devotion below. He said "I read your melting freedom article and then read today's Worthy Brief. I had commented on the article that perhaps God will save our country through the church. Then I read the Worthy Brief. God told Solomon that "If … Continue reading Freedom Melting, Part 2
ROCK
“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2 He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He. Deut. 32:4 He said: “The … Continue reading ROCK
No Man (or Woman) is an Island
Regardless of what Simon and Garfunkel sang, I am NOT a rock, and I am NOT an island, nor is anyone else in this world. The only thing that's truth in those lyrics is "A rock feels no pain; and an island never cries." But praise God the Father of our Lord Jesus, we are … Continue reading No Man (or Woman) is an Island
Religion or Relationship?
Have you ever heard someone say about a person “they’re very religious”? Then some people apply the term to some activity or habit, like “I ‘religiously’ follow my diet.” What do you think of when you hear that word? What does “religion” mean, and why does it mean what it does to different people? I … Continue reading Religion or Relationship?
Fitting In
Billy Graham told the story about a man walking who came upon the site of a newly constructed cathedral. The stone mason was busy at a work bench shaping the last piece, the piece that went on the very top of the spire. The man inquired about what the mason was doing. “Well,” he replied, … Continue reading Fitting In
Parts and Pieces
18 years ago I had back surgery. After it was done and I was recovering, my surgeon asked me if I had suddenly developed any new desires or yearnings like gambling. I said "No, why??" He said "Well, we use donated bone to fuse vertebrae together, and we never really know where it comes from." … Continue reading Parts and Pieces
THE RIGHT RENDITION 