Archive for July, 2009
« Previous EntriesCourageously Listening To God’s Voice
Friday, July 31st, 2009
John 10:4…”and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.”
To be a Christian in today’s world takes courage. It means living by God’s standards, not by our own. Courageous Christianity means staying in God’s will. If we courageously live by God’s will, it will change our lives. In John 10, Jesus talks about the […]
God’s Unlikely Choices
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Hebrews 11:31…”By faith, the prostitute Rahab did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace” Joshua sent two spies into the Promised Land before the people ever crossed the Jordan River. These two men went into the big city of Jericho. They realized they were being followed so […]
Forbidden Fruit
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Genesis 3:2…“You must not eat of the fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden. You must not touch it.”
If evil was always scary, none of us would give in to evil things. The problem is that evil is attractive. Evil seduces us into doing what is wrong. Christians must stand […]
Imperfect People
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009God wants us to be righteous. His desire is for us to be holy and always do the right thing. Much of the Bible teaches the importance of goodness, righteousness or holiness. Both Psalms and Proverbs teach the significance of being righteous. The most beloved Psalm, Psalm 23 says, “He guides me in the paths […]
Grieving
Monday, July 27th, 2009Matthew 5:4″Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.”GRIEVING
My Dad lived at a nursing home next to Spanish Fort United Methodist Church. He had Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Dad was the funniest human being I ever met in my life. He found himself in a great number of humorous situations. The funniest thing he […]
Our Task
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Joshua 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.”
OUR TASK
Moses took the people to the Promised Land 40 years before they entered it. He sent 12 spies into the land to appraise the […]
Great Friendships
Friday, July 24th, 2009My life has been blessed with great friendships punctuated by guys who honor me with their love and loyalty. I have grown so much by others investing in me. Yet, as I befriend others, it is not what I can get from them that is important. It is what I can give that really counts. […]
ARROGANCE
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009Micah 6:8 “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
As Moses tried to talk to the Pharoah, the Pharoah’s heart was hardened to the truth about God. The Pharaoh, in his arrogance and pride, brought much suffering and many plagues upon […]
Face to Face With The Need To Change
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009JOHN 8:11 “Go now and leave your life of sin.”
I have had the distinct reputation of being a notoriously poor driver. My Mom recently told me that her heart couldn’t take riding in the car with me anymore. My wife gets a horrified look on her face when I say, “Let me drive.” My children […]
Do not fret
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009Psalm 37:4“Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
The old country word was “fret.” The word fret is synonymous with worry. Worry is something most of us do to excess.
Jesus speaks to us in the Sermon on the Mount and teaches, “I tell you, do not worry about […]
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