Seizing the Opportunity

Seizing the Opportunity

How meaningful are good intentions, and what’s the eternal value of our good intentions? Sometimes, we console ourselves by thinking: “Oh well, at least I had it in my heart. The Lord knows I did!”  Maybe we derive too much comfort from such...
The One Requirement

The One Requirement

Hebrews 9:22 KJV Almost all things are by the law purged with blood, and without shedding of blood is no remission.” Hebrews 9:22 NASB  According to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no...
The God of My Life

The God of My Life

If my friends were talking behind my back about the priority of my life, I wonder what they might say. It’s sad when people say about a star hockey player – “Well, hockey’s his god.” Or, about a successful corporate climber: “She...
An Unsolicited Miracle

An Unsolicited Miracle

KJV John 9:1  And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.” NASB John 9:1  As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth.” Imagine having just faced an irate crowd glaring at you with stones in their hands. The stones may have...
What’s with the Kissing Thing?

What’s with the Kissing Thing?

Stealing the hearts of people is an ancient art. Charismatic people have the edge over others when they lust for power and prominence in the secret chambers of their hearts. Imagine an ancient conversation between Jake and Jed. Jake: “I’m not worried in...
Your Bank Account

Your Bank Account

KJV Ephesians 3:8 “The unsearchable riches of Christ.” NASB Ephesians 3:8 “The unfathomable riches of Christ.” KJV Romans 2:4 “The Riches of His goodness” NASB Romans 2:4 “The riches of His kindness” When Paul picked up his pen to write to the assemblies in Rome, he...
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