“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven butContinue reading “The Evil Grinch!”
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Getting lost in the Crowd Mentality
“Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. “Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She is not dead but asleep.”” Luke 8:52 I found what Jesus said very interesting. After all, if one person says that someone is dead then there may be some doubt. But, a whole crowd who were wailing and mourning standsContinue reading “Getting lost in the Crowd Mentality”
God’s gift to you
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I willContinue reading “God’s gift to you”
Top reasons not to tithe
“I was on the altar but he took me off of it”, said my friend. For those that know me well, I couldn’t help my facial expression after that one! My quick response, I have to say was not godly… “You wanted him to take you off the alter!” Everyone started laughing at that responseContinue reading “Top reasons not to tithe”
3 Powerful Godly lessons
“So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?” As she was going to get it, he called, “And bring me, please, a piece ofContinue reading “3 Powerful Godly lessons”
How to stop being a victim of adultery: 7 Steps
“Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. For a prostitute can be had for a loaf of bread, but another man’s wife preys on your very life. Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? Can a man walk onContinue reading “How to stop being a victim of adultery: 7 Steps”
Do you really want the Lord to send you?
Do you really want the Lord to send you? Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 The bible highlights several different situations where God called and the response was “Here I am”. We see this for AbrahamContinue reading “Do you really want the Lord to send you? “
Compassion
“A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. They gathered in such large numbersthat there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man,carried by four of them. Since they could not getContinue reading “Compassion “
How should a Godly Woman Dress?
How should a Godly woman dress? “While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man;Continue reading “How should a Godly Woman Dress?”
Giving – What you should never do
I am a giver. All my life I have loved giving. Time, money, worldly possessions – it really didn’t matter. My family for years have been confused as to why I love to give so much. We grew up poor and we still aren’t what the world would consider rich, but I always said thatContinue reading “Giving – What you should never do”