Matthew 16 [24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. [25] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for… Read more
Perhaps the most difficult commandment is to forgive those who have hurt us. We often hope that some calamity or punishment will fall upon them. There is a German word “Schadenfreude.” It means pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. The Lord has warned us… Read more
There have been several times in my life when I needed to make major changes, such as moving to a new neighborhood, starting a new job, etc. On several occasions, the Lord even forewarned me about upcoming changes in my life using some of the… Read more
The Bible teaches: Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. (Ecclesiastes 11:1) This means that we should serve others without expecting any immediate reward. Eventually, we will receive blessings. As Melvin J. Ballard said “A person cannot give… Read more
* * * The Greek philosopher Socrates said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” There are far too many people in the world who are careless and who do not accept responsibility for their actions. And there are many who say “Eat, drink and… Read more
I have several weaknesses of my own. I often have fatigue. And I have a borderline case of Asperger syndrome. But the purpose of this message is not to dwell on my own condition. Rather it is to present scriptural insights. * * * The… Read more
Here are some more thoughts on enduring trials and tribulation . . . . Suffering is universal; how we react to suffering is individual. Suffering can take us one of two ways. It can be a strengthening and purifying experience combined with faith, or… Read more
Forgiving others is the most challenging commandment for me. I will not tell you the stories of people who have acted abusive toward me. Retelling those stories would be counter productive. But the scriptures are very clear on this point. Jesus Christ taught: Matthew 5… Read more
We are the summation of our thoughts, words, and actions. Our words and deeds arise from our thoughts. What we do and say also shapes our thoughts. Our Lord Jesus Christ has given us many scriptures on these topics through his apostles and prophets. Here… Read more