Christianity – Page 20

Faith

“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17, NKJV)

“Finish what you started and don’t let your good intentions grow stale. You’ve got what it takes to finish your project, your program, your contributions…for you do it in the spirit of what you can do and and can give and not according to what you cannot. Let your heart regulate your hand” This marvelousContinue reading “Gift of Giving”

The Gifts

I have been listening to the Book of 1 Cornithians on cd , narrated by Blair Underwood. His rendering of the Scriptures is excellent and helps reveal nuances that one might miss in one’s silent reading of the Scriptures. As he reads (and I continue to listen repeatedly) Paul’s addressing the issue of the giftsContinue reading “The Gifts”

Armor

I realize that most of our knowledge is an accumulation and compendium of concepts, ideals and truths we have gleaned from the Scriptures, God’s teachers of the Word and life experiences. But the Holy Spirit has been making the following a personal revelation to me. Recently, as I was driving to school (a 32 mileContinue reading “Armor”

Walk with the Wise

“Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.” (Proverbs 13:20, NLT)

Work brings profit!

“…those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness” (Proverbs 14:22, NIV)

I John 3:17

“But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart (bowels of compassion KJV) from him, how does the love of God abide in him?” 1 John 3:17 (New King James Version)

Heaven vs. Hell

I am teaching a Wednesday night class at church, Completely Free by Dan Strickland. Page 15 “Spiritual Awareness: Sin’s Corruption.” In this session we want to discover that when we suppress the truth, we separate ourselves from God; and as a result, we pay a terrible price. The issue is especially important today because theContinue reading “Heaven vs. Hell”

Job well done

Luci Swindoll writes in “Irrepressible Hope Devotional”, “Continue trusting God with your needs and desires. He will make a way for you to do the things you think you can’t, meet the demands that seem impossible, and reap the rewards for a job well done.”

Your Will Be done

“Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10, NIV)