Archive for September, 2008
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008John 1:30 “A man who comes after me has surpassed me.”
Many times in our lives we think our opinion is what matters most, that everything is about “me.” Indeed there are things that happen that periodically make our needs or concerns primary in relationships. There are times or situations where the world does rotate around […]
How Do We Become Wise?
Monday, September 29th, 2008Proverbs 2:6 “For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
In the Bible there is a particular kind of literature called wisdom literature and includes the books of Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, and Song of Songs. Wisdom is defined as “the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or […]
When the Walls Fall In
Saturday, September 27th, 2008Psalm 88:9 “My eyes are dim with grief. I call to you, O LORD, every day.”
Sometimes in life we experience an event or happening that is so painful we think we will die. We are not immune in this life to horrible things happening to us. Generally, however, human beings can live through what is […]
Standing at the Right Hand of God
Friday, September 26th, 2008Acts 7:56 “Look” he said, I see heaven open and the Son of Man is standing at the right hand of God”
What do we get when we live a life for God? I was asked that question the other day by a person who simply wanted the answer. He asked, “If I live the most […]
Facing Criticism
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Matthew 26:10 “Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing for me.”
I have a good friend who has taught me so much about criticism. Criticism is a part of life. Our critics can teach us much and through their criticisms we can learn and […]
The Peace Within
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008Luke 17:20-21 “Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, ‘The kingdom of God does not come visibly, nor will people say, ‘Here it is’ or ‘There it is’ because the kingdom of God is within you.”
Jesus speaks of the kingdom of God in four ways. […]
Authentic People
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Romans 8:31 “If God is for us who can be against us?”
Recently, I met a friend for lunch in downtown Mobile. I had planned to eat vegetables. Unfortunately, the vegetable restaurant was full with people waiting. The next choice of restaurant was Thai food. Now, in my life, I have had the opportunity to travel […]
Unbelievable Miracles
Monday, September 22nd, 2008Acts 2:41 “And those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.”
In the first chapter of Acts there are 120 disciples and followers of Christ after the Resurrection. Jesus had been among them for forty days. He had shown them many proofs of his resurrection. […]
A Stumped Toe
Saturday, September 20th, 2008Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
I usually have a light next to my bed that is turned on before I turn out the overhead light. That particular night I was […]
Time-Out with God
Friday, September 19th, 2008Exodus 20:8-9 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work…..”
Cecil B. DeMille once said, “You don’t break the Ten Commandments, you break yourself on the […]