Be Quick to Forgive
You’ve probably heard the saying “hurting people hurt others,” haven’t you? The world is filled with pain and hurting people, and the devil does his best to bring offense, strife, and disharmony to God’s people. He knows how destructive unforgiveness can be. That’s why it’s such a problem among believers who often find themselves in […]
Seed Time and Harvest
God, the true Master Gardener, eclipses the Farmers’ Almanac with many agricultural references in the Bible. He establishes the seedtime and harvest principal early on. Genesis 8:22 reads: “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest…will never cease.” He discusses seeds in relation to agriculture as well as calling His own the “seed of […]
The Power Of A Joyfully Generous Heart
Not long ago I was blessed by the generosity of others. Never before had anyone poured out so kindly on me – it was a first and has left a lasting impression. Although appreciated and needed, it wasn’t the gifts themselves that meant so much to me. Rather, it was the joy with which the […]
I Am Barabbas
At the time of Jesus’ arrest, it was customary that Pilate would pardon someone before the feast of the Passover. When Jesus was handed over to Pilate by the Jewish, religious leaders, the choice was to either pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Before this pardon took place, there had been a rebellion or an insurrection against […]
Dancing On Graves
In the church of my youth, the word “dancing” was spelled with a capital D. Pre-marital sex was discouraged because it may have led to Dancing! (a joke). But you get the idea. So…I never went to a prom or a dance. Even dancing at a wedding was prohibited. But, I’ve learned to dance […]