Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. – Hebrews 12:14 ESV Do you sometimes wonder whether it is really possible to be at peace with everyone around you? The news recently has been filled with wars, violence, and attacks here and there. It is obvious that peaceContinue reading “Living At Peace with Everyone”
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The Sufficiency of Jesus Christ (Part 2)
Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. — Colossians 2:8 NLT I have been following the LORD now for over 30 years. In that time, I have seen and met charismatic preachers who have greatContinue reading “The Sufficiency of Jesus Christ (Part 2)”
The Sufficiency of Jesus Christ (Part 1)
Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ – Colossians 2:8 NLT In the month of September, many universities and colleges in the UK will welcome “freshers” to study various courses in their institutions. These areContinue reading “The Sufficiency of Jesus Christ (Part 1)”
What Does Christianity Offer?
For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority – Colossians 2:9-10 NLT In the church at Colosse, false teachers had infiltrated the congregation bringing with them erroneous teachings and doctrines. SomeContinue reading “What Does Christianity Offer?”
Contented Living (Part 2)
But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God]…But those who [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolishContinue reading “Contented Living (Part 2)”
Contented Living (Part 1)
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. – I Timothy 6: 6-8 NLT I recently had to get a new car, which I didn’t intend to do at this time,Continue reading “Contented Living (Part 1)”
True Wisdom
“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” – Proverbs 9:10 NLT We are in an information age. Since the inception of the internet, information has become readily available at our fingertips and the click of a button. Our exposure to the world wide web means our knowledge of certainContinue reading “True Wisdom”
Talk Less!
Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and] … – James 1:19 AMP Growing up, my mother used to say to me, “Your eyes will see, and your mouth will stay silent!” Meaning it’s notContinue reading “Talk Less!”
Get Wisdom!
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. – Proverbs 4:7 ESV The Book of Proverbs has a lot to say about wisdom and the wise. Here are some more verses: “Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.” Proverbs 4:5Continue reading “Get Wisdom!”
“Keep Company with Me”
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting onContinue reading ““Keep Company with Me””
Hills and Valleys 