Sometimes I realize what I used to know. That is, recognize how much knowledge has evaporated away over time. … Jesus gave us a directive — which is also very sound advice — in Matthew 6.
““But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness …
Trying to do something is very different from training to do something. Trying hard can be important but is a wholly different activity from training. Training is a valuable concept…
“But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in…
Music is mentioned in Genesis and Revelation, the first and last books of the bible. There are more than 300 references, including song, songs, sing, musician, play (in a musical sense) and related references.
How many sermons have been given where a comment, often a snarky comment, is made about the Apostle John’s self identification as “the Apostle whom Jesus loved?” This is not…
For the Christian and non-Christian alike, faith is common. A biblical definition of faith is provided by the writer of Hebrews: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,…
Count me in that group that considers the object of faith more important than the holder of faith. Philosopher theologians have spent careers studying and writing about faith, of examining,…
Consider the concept of tolerance. Healthy social interaction requires tolerance. Ask any married couple. At least one of them will acknowledge the importance of tolerance towards others. I am married…
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” (James 3:17, NASB95) To seek the Lord is a…
“Teach me Your way, O LORD; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.” (Psalm 86:11, NASB95) Sometimes a speaker or author presents a new…
“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,” (2 Peter 1:5, ESV) Virtue can be defined as “a beneficial quality or…
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;bearing with one another, and forgiving each other,…
“AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.’” (Mark 12:30, NASB95)…
“Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” (James 4:14, NASB95)…