Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. When we put bits into the mouths …
Be Rich in Good Works
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com "Command those who are rich in this world that they not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly gives us all things to enjoy. Command that they do good, that they be rich in good works, generous, willing to share, and laying up in store …
Hank Explains Resurrection
"Hank, I have a question about resurrection." "What's the question?" "If we go straight to heaven when we die, what's the point of the resurrection?" "That's a very good question, Ede. I'm happy you asked it. It is very clear in the Word of God, that there are two resurrections. The first one is of …
Hope and Wait
God’s Call to Love Others
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Execute true justice, Show mercy and compassion Everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, The alien or the poor. Let none of you plan evil in his heart Against his brother’ - Zechariah 7:9-10, NKJV How we treat others is very important to God. He doesn't ask …
Not Fit for Father
Photo by Russell Gayer “Adun, you can’t be serious!” Mrs. Orou exclaimed. “Maman, all it needs is a good washing and cleaning and it’ll look as good as new,” her son replied. “Father Desjardins can’t ride in that.” Adun grimaced. “He’s a priest, not God Almighty.” “Don’t you give me any sass, Adun Orou. Father …
Abi’s Look at Life
"I've been thinking about life a lot lately," Abi said to Mats. "What exactly about life have you been thinking about?" "How it's like terrible traffic and peaceful pathways." "Huh?" "You know, life's ups and downs. The terrible traffic are the downs and bad times and the peaceful pathways the ups and good times." "Oh." …
Boris Tells His Parents
"This is dreadful," Mrs. Knightley said, shaking her head. "I'm so very disappointed right now. I was so looking forward to your wedding. I can't believe that there isn't going to be one." "I'm very disappointed to, Son," Mr. Knightley said. "So, was not being in love with you the only reason why she broke …
Rejection
1 Samuel 8 Rejection is a terrible and painful thing, isn't it, especially when it comes from the people whom you love or whom you thought loved you. God knows what it's like to be rejected. In biblical times, He was rejected by the children of Israel whom He chose to be His people and …
Abide in His Love
"If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love" - John 15:10 NKJV Image by Rondell Melling from Pixabay Jesus said that if we love Him we will keep His commandments. Like the Father, love and obedience are synonymous to Jesus. …
Notes to Women 