“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1-2 (NIV) I was sad today as I learned that a man of God, Ray Boltz, announced that he was gay. (Christianity…
God comforts me in my troubles so that I can comfort others with the comfort that I have received from Him. 2 Corinthians 1:4 This past weekend I went to a ‘boot camp’ one-day seminar given by GriefShare. I went with some hesitation because I am not a ‘program’ lover. I like a class to…
And he [Jesus] took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:16 (NIV) Like so many, many MANY young adults today – I grew up going to church every week, following the example of my parents. When I reached college and was able to freely make a decision…
I believe forgiveness is about the heart. When Jesus said, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34), He was looking at my heart not at the actions or the words. What was my heart really saying or doing? God wants me to forgive. Jesus gave me vivid examples about…
That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced the he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. 2 Timothy 1:12 (NIV) Do you know what you believe? Take some time today, if you’ve…
As I went into worship this morning I knew that I had to “deal with some stuff ” today. Some things had happened in my week that had put unforgiveness in my heart. I didn’t like it and I didn’t feel good about it – but it was there. I don’t believe it was a…
…we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 (NIV) As a Christian I believe that I was created to worship God. Paul said in Romans 12 that every part of my life is to an act…