Saved By Grace

Do you understand what grace is? Have you been shown grace? Have you shown grace to someone else? Grace is a word that gets thrown around a lot in religious circles. But we may not fully understand it. We may state it is unmerited favor, and we would be correct. But do we really understandContinue reading “Saved By Grace”

Life and Death

What does it mean to be alive? What is death? Asking those questions from a human perspective may receive a few different answers, but it is likely they would all be of the same nature. But what if we asked the same two questions from a spiritual perspective? We generally associate life with breathing, heartsContinue reading “Life and Death”

Medical Symbol of God

Do you like to go to the doctor? Have you noticed the symbol used by the medical facility you go to? Have you looked at the insignia a doctor or nurse may have on their lapel? Have you noticed the symbol on a prescription pad or on the label of your medicine? Whether we haveContinue reading “Medical Symbol of God”

Fussy Children

Have you ever been in car full of impatient people? Have you had your children ask, “How long until we get there?” Have you had them complain they are hungry? Have you tried to feed them snacks and they don’t want them? Have you done the same thing to God? Being in a vehicle fullContinue reading “Fussy Children”

Weakness and Wisdom

Weakness and Wisdom How wise do we think we are? Do we look at the foolishness going on in our world and think we are far wiser? Do we submit to the wisdom of God? Have we considered that God’s foolishness is wiser than our human wisdom? The typical path to wisdom progresses through experiences.Continue reading “Weakness and Wisdom”

Foolishness and Power

Have you witnessed foolishness? Have you thought something was foolish only to realize later it was not foolish but very wise? Have you been accused of being foolish, yet know that you were making a wise choice? Have you accepted the foolishness of God? It seems as though we can observe foolishness almost anywhere weContinue reading “Foolishness and Power”

God’s Temple

How well do you pick up the meaning of analogies, metaphors, riddles, proverbs, or parables? If an analogy is used to get a point across, does it help you to understand? Are there some analogies that are easier for you to understand than others? Whether we think about it or not, we use analogies quiteContinue reading “God’s Temple”

Attitude of Jesus

What makes you angry? Is your anger based on selfish reasons? Do you get angry when things do not go your way? Do you get angry when you feel someone has wronged a loved one? Is your anger based on God’s Word? Do you get upset when you see people disobeying? Often anger is basedContinue reading “Attitude of Jesus”

See God’s Glory

Have you witnessed God’s glory recently? Have you seen the beauty in the rising of the sun? Have you taken sat to watch the squirrels chase one another around a tree? Have you experienced God working in your life? When will you slow down to recognize God’s creation? Our culture has become one of busyness.Continue reading “See God’s Glory”

False Witness

How many times have you said something false about someone else? That’s a harsh question, isn’t it? Do you think you can remember them all? Do you even think you know every time you have said something false against someone else? How sure are you? All have said something false about someone else. A significantContinue reading “False Witness”