Jesus uses a very simple explanation about two different approaches to life, two different ways of going through life, and ultimately to different final destinations.
Sometimes we struggle with being patient. One of the professions that we have in our world that I think demonstrates the most patience and most reliance upon God is the vocation of farmer.
A few years ago, I went whitewater rafting. I was so excited for the trip. I was looking forward to the adventure.
Sometimes we're tempted to think that we are self-made people. I have earned this. I have done this.
Revenge feels good if someone hurts us. Our natural reaction is to try to pay them back, to make them feel that same sort of pain that we felt.
We were once in darkness. We once had a filter covering our vision, like a filter on the end of a camera.
It's interesting that she had this strong craving to be with fellow Christians, to be with people that love Jesus and love his word.
Who is your enemy? Maybe when you heard that you thought about a person, maybe it's that coworker that always seems to get under your skin.
So tell me about yourself. Who are you? What do you, what do you like? How would you describe yourself?
Have you ever felt as though nobody understands what you were going through?
I've lived in parts of the country where I think the people were very ready to talk about the things of God in their daily conversation.
We live in a dangerous world. We live in a world that wants to kill us, not just physically. We live in a world that has enmity toward our souls.
