When we are given a new life in Jesus and freed from our old sins, when we are given understanding of the gospel of the engrafted Word that saves our soul, what do we do? Do we look back? Do…
Does being a Christian ever leave you feeling rejected by the world? We are told to expect that kind of thing. Jesus told his disciples “if the world hates you, know that it hated me before it hated you. If…
Good people want to be led and power-seeking people want to lead. Not always, but that is a general rule throughout all of time. People who are good at being led and conforming to social pressures do well in school,…
We’re all just a little bit off our rockers, aren’t we? Sure, some of us are more so than others. Some of us might even pass as “normal.” Whatever that is. I was just thinking about what a mess I…
What does overcoming evil with good have to do with preparing for the end times? Let’s recap what we have discussed in the previous articles within this series. In Overcoming Evil with Good (Part 1) What is Evil? we discussed: •…
When you think of the teachings of Jesus about overcoming evil with good, what comes to mind? For me, one of the first things that come to mind is turning the other cheek. Other things come to mind, like overcoming…
I know that title is a bit ridiculous, and I mean no vanity or pride in this. At least I don’t think I do. Anyhow, I wrote a week or so ago about how I’ve decided to go back to…
Lesson in Despising Our Brethren Have you ever focused on the shortcomings of another Christian, whether their sinful struggles, ideas about doctrine, or other issues of the faith? The Lord knows I have. Have you begun to think harsh thoughts…
Today was the first cold-ish day we’ve had this autumn where I live, in Southern Mississippi. I feel the pangs of dread for the winter ahead. I’m not a winter person. I almost need to be outside in the sunshine,…
Do you ever feel like a walking contradiction? I do. I know the Lord can and does work amazing things in our lives. I know his grace and love changes us and overtime we become more like him. Sometimes though,…
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