So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know […]
Reflections
Purity of conduct
The way you respond in your time of adversity shows your readiness to take the next step. “Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent” (Psalm 4:4). “Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let you face smile on us, LORD. You […]
Be Truthful
Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! (Proverbs 8:1). Have you ever switch from talking to listening and then meditate in what you heard. When you receive valid criticism, do you let it go or you hold it and learn from it. Are you giving an […]
The Principle Here
“We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, […]
Who Am I?
We all face the question. Who Am I? But, in order to understand that question we must face the most important question of our lives Who are you, Lord? Is a two-way conversation; it is our talking to God, and His talking to us. We must say “yes” or “no.” […]
The Hands of Jesus
During the war a church in Strasburg, Germany, was totally destroyed; but a statue of Christ which stood by the altar was almost unharmed. Only the hands of the statue were missing. When the church was rebuilt, a famous sculptor offered to make new hands; but, after considering the matter, […]