Can you imagine how glad the disciples must have been that they had chosen to drop everything to follow Jesus? That when they heard him say, “Follow me”, they left life the way they were doing it behind and followed him. No questions asked, and they never looked back. When Jesus first approached them, the … Continue reading The very best “YES”!
Month: October 2018
Unreciprocated kindness
Be kind. This is a clear mandate in scripture without any conditions attached to it. Love your neighbor as yourself. Love your enemies. Do unto others as you would have them do to you. There is no question that we are supposed to treat other people with kindness even if they don’t return the favor. … Continue reading Unreciprocated kindness
Find the way out!
I am claustrophobic. Not all small spaces send me into a panic, just small spaces that do not have a very clear way out. I’m fine in an elevator, as long as it opens when expected. I can even handle a cave or a tunnel as long as I can see the exit. But I … Continue reading Find the way out!
20 ways the Holy Spirit empowers believers
Those of us that have surrendered our lives to Jesus Christ have an incredible source of power available to us. A source of power that will enable us to do the seemingly impossible. A source of power that will help us to love like we don’t think is possible. To forgive like we don’t think … Continue reading 20 ways the Holy Spirit empowers believers
Turning a critical spirit into a praising spirit
Recently, I heard a pastor on the radio mention someone having a “critical spirit” and I wondered if that is something that would be said about me. I don’t want to be someone with a critical spirit, so if I am, I want to get that cleared up right away! What is a “critical spirit”? … Continue reading Turning a critical spirit into a praising spirit
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