by Inspiration | Jun 7, 2022 | Relationship, Archives, Featured
…and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. – John 6:37 I saw him in the church building for the first time on Wednesday…. …and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. – John 6:37 I saw him in the church building for the first time on Wednesday. He was in his mid-70’s, with thinning silver hair and a neat brown suit. Many times in the past, I had invited him to come. Several other Christian friends had talked to him about the Lord and had tried to share the good news with him. He was a well-respected, honest man with so many characteristics a Christian should have, but he had never put on Christ, nor entered the doors of the church. “Have you ever been to a church service in your life?” I had asked him a few years ago. We had just finished a pleasant day of visiting and talking. He hesitated. Then, with a bitter smile, he told me of his childhood experience some fifty years ago. He was one of many children in a large impoverished family. His parents had struggled to provide food, with little left for housing and clothing. When he was about ten, some neighbours invited him to worship with them.
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by Inspiration | Jun 6, 2022 | Spiritual Growth, Archives, Featured
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our… If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.. – 1 John 1:8-9 There was a little girl, whose father was a pastor. One day, she came to her father and said, “Daddy, can a person go their whole life without sinning?” “No, honey.” The father answered. “I’m sorry, but that’s just not possible.” “What about a year, daddy? Can a person go a whole year without sinning?” She continued. “No, I don’t think that’s possible either.” “What about a day, can a person go a day without sinning once?” “It’s very unlikely, no, I don’t think they can.” “What about one moment, daddy, can a person go one moment without sinning?” “Yes, that is possible.” “Then daddy, I want to live my life, moment by moment.” Isn’t that how we should live our lives. Not looking ahead to our whole lives, or distant plans. But live moment by moment, as if this moment where your last one before you reach eternity.
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by Inspiration | Jun 4, 2022 | Relationship, Archives, Featured
But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ… So then each… But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ… So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. – Romans 14:10-13 Pray, don’t find fault with the man that limps Or stumbles along the road. Unless you have worn the shoes he wears Or struggled beneath his load. There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt Though hidden away from view. Or the burden he bears placed on your back Might cause you to stumble too. Don’t sneer at the man who’s down today Unless you have felt the blow That caused his fall or felt the shame That only the fallen know. You may be strong but still the blows That was his if dealt to you In the selfsame way, at the selfsame time Might cause you to stagger too. Don’t be too harsh with
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by Inspiration | Jun 3, 2022 | Inspiration, Archives, Featured
Merv heeded the advice, and Chris ran a strong race, finishing second. Merv, also a pastor, discerned the theological truth in the story. That’s what Jesus wants us to do.” he said. “Make your voice sound like mine.”
by Inspiration | Jun 2, 2022 | Spiritual Growth, Archives, Featured
Did Jesus use a modem, At the Sermon on the Mount? Did He ever try a broadcast fax, To send his message out? Did the disciples carry beepers, As they… Did Jesus use a modem, At the Sermon on the Mount? Did He ever try a broadcast fax, To send his message out? Did the disciples carry beepers, As they went about their route? Did Jesus use a modem, At the Sermon on the Mount? Did Paul use a laptop, With lots of RAM and ROM? Were his letters posted on BBS, At paul.rome.com? Did the man from Macedonia, Send an e-mail saying “Come?” Did Paul use a laptop, With lots of RAM and ROM? Did Moses use a joystick, At the parting of the Sea? And a satellite guidance tracking system, To show him where to be? Did he write the law on tablets, Or are they really on CD? Did Moses use a joystick, At the parting of the Sea? Did Jesus really die for us, One day upon a tree? Or was it a hologram, or technical wizardry? Can you download the live action video clip, To play on your pc? Did Jesus really die for us, One day upon a tree? Have the wonders of this modern age, Made you question what is true? How a
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