We long for a sense of community where we fit in with people. I believe there are two reasons for this longing. First, everyone wants to feel appreciated, that others want and need them. Second, we simply need encouragement and support from others. People look for this sense of community in many places. The family, [...]
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“I have had much self inflicted pain in my past; God allows things to happen to us to teach us that our stubborn streaks need to end.”Alvin Donel “Many view the church as a hotel for the saved, rather than a hospital for sinners.” RB “Many times God rewards secret kindnesses openly. He prizes our [...]
Grace
A Christian’s journey eventually leads to heaven, but there may be dangers and bumps along the way. The Bible warns about these obstacles and even the possibility of falling from God’s grace if we are not faithful. Of course the idea of faithfulness suggests we have some responsibility in our soul’s destiny. Many don’t accept [...]
They Shall Share Alike
During a turbulent period in David‟s life, the future king of Israel briefly found himself in the employ of Achish, a warrior chieftain of the Philistines (1 Samuel 27-29). Though the Israelites were longtime enemies of the Philistines—and though his allegiance to Achish left David in some difficult positions—David and his band of soldiers apparently [...]
Play Nice
“Play nice” parents urge their children. The knack for getting along with others is not innate. (Phil. 2:3-4) It’s a quality parents need to teach and children need to learn. After a few months of being the center of attention babies naturally believe everything is about them. That is why sharing is not a strong [...]