The Mercies of God

The Mercies of God

The Mercies of God Paul writes these words in Romans 12:1,   I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world,...
Have you considered this before engagement?

Have you considered this before engagement?

Have you considered this before engagement? Beloved,   Have you ever considered the monumental decision it is to enter into marriage?  A vow, before God no less, to give oneself to another person (also a sinner) for lifetime… in better AND in worse.  ...
In Whom Do You Trust?

In Whom Do You Trust?

In Whom Do You Trust? In whom do you trust? This question may not be one you have ever really considered but the answer to it is often revealed when difficulty or suffering arrive at one’s doorstep.  It is revealed in how one responds to the difficulty or suffering...
Counsel the Hope of Glory

Counsel the Hope of Glory

Sign Up Beloved,   You are a counselor.  What are your goals in your counseling?     When Paul thinks of the grandest truths of Christianity….like that which he proclaimed to the Colossians…   “To them God chose to make known how great among the...
Forget about Yourself

Forget about Yourself

I recently came across a quote by C. S. Lewis that has stuck with me for several days and has come to mind more times than I can remember.   It is found in his book Mere Christianity in Book III, chapter 8, “The Great Sin.” The great sin to which Lewis is referring is...