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Mercy and Compassion

Time and Chance Happens to All

Solomon addresses an issue that causes a great deal of perplexity to people because heā€™s made this statement that the righteous and wise and their works are in the hand of God (Ecclesiastes 9:1). At first that sounds like a great place to be. Then he says: ā€œAll things come alike to all: One event happens to the righteous and the wicked; To the good, the clean, and the unclean; To him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As is the good, so is the sinner; He who takes an oath as he who … [Read more...] about Time and Chance Happens to All

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A Future and a Hope

We have seen lots of cultural revolutions in this country, but now the foundations of this country are being razed. And part of that foundation is simply God. At least God was mentioned and a certain amount of the moral underpinnings of this country came from that source. And that is being eliminated. We live in an increasingly difficult environment and as followers of Christ we need a perspective to help us deal with the real world. We need a clear vision of how God views and feels about us … [Read more...] about A Future and a Hope

What Makes a Hero?

The author of the book What Makes a Hero? The Surprising Science of Selflessness, Elizabeth Svoboda, writes in an article in the Washington Post: ā€œ[Heroes] flash into public view like signal flares, dazzling us with their courageous and selfless acts. ā€œ[Like] Wesley Autrey, who jumped onto New York City subway tracks to save a man from an oncoming train. Captain Chesley Sullenberger of US Airways, who landed his plane and passengers safely on New York's Hudson Riverā€¦Charles Ramsey, who … [Read more...] about What Makes a Hero?

Anxiety and Broken Relationships

As we delve more into Godā€™s law and its ultimate purpose of restoring broken relationships, first with the Father and secondly man to man, we begin to see that all healthy relationships are based on love that begins with the Father (I John 4:16-19). Godly love (agape) is an outgoing concern away from self. The more we are motivated by a Godly love ā€“ God actively working through us ā€“ the less we are concerned about ourselves. When Godly love is absent then the void is filled with its … [Read more...] about Anxiety and Broken Relationships

The Philippian Formula

After the Apostle Paul had received aid from the brethren in Philippi, he wrote and thanked them. His expression of love and care for them is instructive to us in our relationship with one another. He used the situation to instruct and encourage them in things pertaining to greater unity amongst themselves. Firstly, he is thoughtful of their needs and presents prayer to God on behalf of the congregation and specific individuals. His prayer style, in regard to the Church in Philippi, is … [Read more...] about The Philippian Formula

Ways to Measure Spiritual Growth

As followers of God, we have chosen to grow in the knowledge and grace of Jesus Christ. There are two main ways for us to measure our spiritual growth ā€“ motivation and action. Motivation is the internal desire to grow, to change, to accept Godā€™s perspectives and motivations in all aspects of our lives.  Action is a literal external behavioral change - the evidence of that motivation. It is a change that can be perceived and observed in our daily lives. All motivation and actions are … [Read more...] about Ways to Measure Spiritual Growth

The True Nature of God’s Governance

As followers of Christ, we need to understand the true nature of God's governance within the God Family and to practice it correctly. We also need to define and develop an understanding of how God intends His 'shepherds' to nurture and feed Christā€™s flock in accord with the spiritual nature of governance (1 Peter 5:1ā€“4). The Apostle Peter, to whom Jesus said, ā€œtend and feed my sheep,ā€ teaches us to clothe ourselves with humility toward one another (1 Peter 5:5). Peterā€™s instruction reminds us … [Read more...] about The True Nature of God’s Governance