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“Good-bye” Finally, brethren, farewell. —2 Corinthians 13:11 Carrie Underwood recently released a song titled “The Good in Good-bye.” That song got me to thinking what is “good” about saying “good-bye.” Personally, I don’t like saying “good-bye,” to people I love. Some good-byes are not “good” good-byes, like when a family is broken up by divorce. …
David’s Observation I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. —Psalm 37:25 This was David’s experience, but not everyone’s. This is not an unconditional promise for all believers. There have been good Christians who have fallen on dire straits who need help …
Dominoes “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep” — Romans 12:15 Have you ever played dominoes? The object of the game is to match your pieces (called “bones”) to those played by the other player. If a player lays down a six dotted domino, you must match it with a …
Our Purpose It pleased God… to reveal his Son in me… —Galatians 1:15-16 A German pastor once asked Major Ian Thomas what was his purpose in life. Without hesitating, Major Thomas replied, “My purpose is to make the invisible Christ visible.” Good answer! The life of Jesus Christ is to be lived in and …
Tandem Truths That Dispel Fear Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. — Isaiah 43:1 I love how this verse begins with the admonition “Fear not,” and ends with “thou art mine.” Here is God’s an antidote for fear. Why should we be afraid when …
Praying With Thanksgiving Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING let your requests be made known unto God. —Philippians 4:6 Notice thanksgiving is to made WITH our requests, NOT after the answer comes. It is thanking God in advance of receiving what you’ve asked for. To do this …