Devotion
WILLING TO DIE
The following story is related by Kim Noone in the book, “A Cup of Chicken Soup For the Soul”: “One day a drill sergeant came out and threw a hand grenade into a group of young soldiers. The men all ran away and took cover away from the grenade. Then the drill sergeant told them […]
An Obligation
Giovanni Papini Forgiveness creates an obligation for which there are no exceptions allowed. Love is a fire which goes out if it does not kindle others. Thou hast burned with joy; kindle those who comes near you with the same, lest thou becomest like a stone, hard and cold. You have received much; you must […]
We’re not perfect
We’re not perfect We are not perfect, but don’t worry. You’re in good company. Moses stuttered. David’s armor didn’t fit. John Mark was rejected by Paul. Hosea’s wife was a prostitute. Amos’ only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning. Jacob was a liar. David had an affair. Solomon was too rich. Abraham was […]
Which Cross Crucifies You?
From Luke 23 Chapter 1. One Life: Three Crosses “May the God of the Christians help us now!” This was the cry of many people as the Tsunami hit in Bandeh Aceh, Indonesia, yet many who cried out for help perished in the monster seas. So, where was God? When things go wrong we love […]
Put on Love
(~) “Put On Love” (By Darcey Hripak, Port Washington, New York) The apostle Paul listed garments of the Holy Spirit in his letter to Colossian Believers. Tender Mercies: The Foundation First on his list is tender mercies. Also known as compassion, tender mercies are acts of empathy for weak or hurting people. They are usually […]
Virtues
Carl Jung: That I feed the hungry, feel an insult, and love my enemy, these are great virtues. But what if I should discover that the poorest of the beggars and the most impudent of offenders are all within me, and that I stand in need of alms of my own kindness, that I myself […]
Trouble
TROUBLE PSALM 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me: he shall set me up upon a rock. Psalm 27 is a song belonging to a larger section of Psalms (25-39) dealing with the soul exercise of the godly. […]
The Three Trees
Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, “Someday, I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems and be decorated with intricate carvings. Everyone would see my beauty.” The second tree […]
Dare to Be Known for Your Love
(by Tom Clegg and Warren Bird) A waitress at the Happy Chef restaurant in Huron, South Dakota, is one of the best teachers of the truth that we Christians have forgotten how to love. Her first lesson began about 2 a.m. When my colleague and I opened the door, we could see that we were […]
I Have Seen The Lord!
(~) “I HAVE SEEN THE LORD!” The Easter Story of Mary Magdalene by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Mary Magdalene watched numbly. The good and gentle man who hung on the center cross had been her friend. She’d thought he was the Messiah. Now, what could she believe? He was dying. The thief crucified next to […]
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