“Simon, when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32 NKJV. Momentary failure need not produce consequences for a lifetime. My thoughts and comments today are about “failures and sorrows.” Failure comes in many forms and sizes, but inevitably comes to all. May yours be insignificant and easily […]
“Cast your bread upon the waters.” Ecclesiastes 11:1 NKJV. God directs the affairs of men with wise benevolence. My thoughts and comments today are about “wise benevolence.” Theologians of a previous era wrote often of the providence of God, describing it as, “The care and character of Almighty God who […]
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Colossians 3:17 NIV. Passionately protest mediocrity. My thoughts and comments today are about “high standards.” Standards are important to a worthwhile life. Standards provide a benchmark – a standard of excellence against which […]
“That you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.” Romans 1:12 NIV. Encouragement is evidenced in conviction, confidence, and courage. My thoughts and comments today are about being “encouraged and encouraging.” Someone rightly observed, “Misery loves company.” Misery tends to choose similar company. Trust me; they will […]
“What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will give us later.” Romans 8:18 NLT. Job’s story was written to show God’s faith in Job, not Job’s faith in God. My thoughts and comments today are about “suffering.” First let me say, I do not presume to […]