We All Need Someone Who Believes In Us Part 1 Have you ever been a disappointment to your family and friends? When it has been made clear to everyone that you are not the man or woman which your parents raised you to be, it is easy to feel shame. It is precisely at such moments, and while dealing with these kinds of circumstances, that… Read More
The Importance of Being Honest Even on Our Taxes This year the IRS has graciously given Americans until Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to pay their income taxes. Traditionally, however, April 15 has been tax day. Many of us pay our taxes only begrudgingly. Jesus taught that we are responsible to pay the tax which our government determines we owe. One of Jesus’ disciples, Matthew,… Read More
Making the Most of What We Know Concerning God Our only means of knowing God is through His revelation. God reveals Himself to us in two ways, general and special revelation. Special revelation is progressive (proceeds gradually or in stages). We see the progressive nature of God’s special revelation in the revelation of His personal name to Moses. 2 God [Elohim] spoke to Moses… Read More
Assessing Our Own Generosity I have learned that many of the things I once thought I knew were wrong. One of the principles I have misunderstood deals with generosity. I had always thought that I was generous. When I had something someone else needed I was always willing to give. Upon further reflection I have come to understand that… Read More
So You Think You Are Not Good Enough For God To Use You The cry of the Haitian people is, “Eske ou ka ede nou, souple? “ (Can you help, please?) 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. . . . Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he… Read More