Devotion
How Do Wars Begin?
Living Peaceably Read: Romans 12:14-21 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. -Romans 12:18 A man who had been having problems with an unreasonable neighbor final had to defend himself legally against unwarranted and dishonest actions. He commented, “I have tried to follow Romans 12:18, but in […]
Saying Grace Before Meals
From: (Nigel B. Mitchell) Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian,nz.soc.religion Subject: Re: People of Value & Forgiveness Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 13:45:55 GMT In <928016419.80>, “Tigger” <> wrote: >IMHO, the best possible compromise is for the believers to say a very short >prayer of thanks and for the non-believers to sit quietly through it. >Through sitting quietly, and […]
“Looking In All Directions”
Read: Psalm 139:1-13 You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. -Psalm 139:2 Why do people think they are getting away with something just because others are not aware of it? Do we forget that there is One who sees and hears all we do and say? If […]
“Medal Of Honor”
Read: Colossians 1:9-14 [We pray] that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work. -Colossians 1:10 They meet every year, a group of ordinary and unassuming veterans who have one thing in common – their nation’s highest military award for bravery. Almost all of them agree that […]
The Book Of Common Prayer
New Testament Christianity is Reflected Courageously in the Book of Common Prayer By The Rev’d. Michael Green I am delighted to have been asked here tonight. Most of you who know me well may be surprised to find me in this select company (I see one or two of chuckling away there) speaking on the […]
Your Treasure
Do no t lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19, 20). There are material goods which Jesus identifies as “treasures upon earth.” And there are immaterial goods which Jesus calls “treasures in heaven.” […]
The Best Argument
Read: Mark 5:1-20 Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you. -Mark 5:19 As I talked with a skeptic about the moral standards of the Bible, I could tell that he remained unconvinced. Then I asked him if he knew any cruel, greedy people who had […]
Focus On The Significant
If any man’s work . . . remains, he shall receive a reward (1 Corinthians 3:14). Significance is a time issue. What is forgotten in time is of little significance. What is remembered for eternity is of great significance. Paul wrote to Timothy: “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness . . . since it […]
Lord, Don’t You Care?
Read: Mark 4:35-41 He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” -Mark 4:39 Two of the most telling questions in the New Testament were asked of Jesus by people who loved Him deeply. when a fierce storm threatened to sink their boat in the Sea of Galilee. His disciples […]
“God Wants Your Garbage”
Read: 1 John 1:5-10 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. -1 John 1:9 Once a week, a truck moves slowly down our street, pausing at every house. Full and sometimes overflowing garbage containers are picked up, emptied into the […]
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