“Happy is the man who . . gains understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 NKJV “You must not be open to ideas, new or old, without spiritual discernment and discrimination.” My thoughts today encourage you to “be open to new ideas.” However much you know, that is never as much as you might […]
“They committed themselves to . . life together..” Acts 2:42 The Message “The great effect of salvation is the restoring of the human heart for community – a sense of belonging and serving.” My thoughts today are about “people who need people.” In the Broadway play, Funny Girl, Barbara Streisand […]
“The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:23 NLT “In the matter of salvation you can only get what Someone else paid for!” My thoughts today ask, “Deal or no deal?” Don’t you love coupons? Sales? Discounts? Buy one; get one free? We love bargains […]
“Wise people do not make a show of their knowledge.” Proverbs 12:23 NLT “Someone else’s need to know should not become your need to speak.” My thoughts today ask the question, “speak up, or not?” My very first “sermon” as a young teen was in a youth service. It was […]
“To me . . grace was given . . the unfathomable riches of Christ.” Ephesians 3:8 NAS “Giving is a family trait. When you give with grace, you are most like your Heavenly Father.” My thoughts today are about “grace given and grace of giving.” I think that people basically […]