Good! Then, like me, we can admit this to God and let His strength take over. Someone who thinks he or she is strong, they develop arrogance. They also don’t think they need anyone’s help – even God’s. After all, they got to where they are all by themselves, right? I’ve found the more I […]
Do what authorities say, but don’t do what they do
In Matthew 23:1-3, he is recounting what Jesus said about the Pharisees: they sit in Moses’ seat and we must follow the laws and rules, but do not do what they do, because they do not practice what they preach. Everything they do is done for people to see. Sound familiar? Our political leaders come […]
Keeping mind, body and soul healthy
During a pandemic, it’s important to live a balanced life. Keep your mind sharp by staying abreast of current local and world matters and new scientific knowledge. Don’t suppress your emotions – share your feelings and worries with loved ones. For your body, eat healthy and exercise regularly. Go for walks a few times each […]
Seeking
One of America’s strongest weapons in war is the heat-seeking missile. Once it is launched it tracks inexorably to it’s target, which is putting out a measurable heat signature. In the same way, we need to actively seek God. We can’t just be sitting around. God is at work and we need to seek to […]
Passing the test?
This pandemic is testing all our mental, emotional and physical strength. It has created instability in the world and this effects us all. Financial challenges confront us and political arguments and rioting in the streets prove the weakness of the human race. God didn’t cause the pandemic. Some stupid and evil people did. But He […]
Riches or reputation?
Proverbs 22:1 says “Choose a good reputation over great riches.” Among the human race and with God, integrity is the hallmark of a disciple of Jesus. Be honest always, because falsehoods are just that – hoods we wear after we lie. When we are not truthful, we have left a lasting scar on our soul. […]
Money – a goal or a means?
We all need money to provide for our families. Did I earn all my money of my own efforts? Not a chance! God provided all the opportunities for me and my family to have a great life. There is nothing wrong with wealth, although I am not wealthy in terms of money. But there is […]
We are all dependents
I lack nothing. David reminds us of that in Psalm 23. God provides all our needs and all of our wants which are asked in the light of our Lord. The Psalm also reminds us that we control nothing. God fights our battles. We need refreshing. God provides peace and calm and just the right […]
Don’t be in a hurry to be a leader
God places more strictness upon leaders than on followers for an obvious reason. Leaders are teachers by imparting knowledge and by their own example of character. James, Jesus’ half-brother, said this in his third chapter. He says that, just like a small bit in a horses mouth or a small rudder on a big ship, […]
We need to go back to Kindergarten
Remember when we learned to share in Kindergarten? What has happened to us since? We strive to keep ahead of the Jones and we have forgotten how to share. We think we deserve everything we have, not realizing that we are not in control. God is. He doesn’t need our money – but He wants […]
