You have to work at marriage
So many marriages have been destroyed because of a lack of the virtue of self-denial when following Jesus. I have often heard the words “Marriage is hard” from the world.
So many marriages have been destroyed because of a lack of the virtue of self-denial when following Jesus. I have often heard the words “Marriage is hard” from the world.
Can you imagine how many doctors and scientists would have to work together to figure out how to make just one living baby?
How do you react when you see a blind man tapping his way through the obstacles of daily living? Do you empathize with him?
You will find that there are many excuses for not having devotions. “Circumstances” will constantly crop up. Your kids will occasionally groan when you announce that it’s time for devotions.
The Bible says, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31). Fearful, because that Day will be the day of our trial, when every secret imagination, every idle word spoken, every deed done in darkness will come out as evidence of our guilt.
The first time Ray and Kirk went out for lunch, Ray did something that’s embarrassing to many people, and it certainly embarrassed Kirk. But Ray is so glad he did it anyways.
I discovered that it is dictionary publishers who determine what to add to the million or so existing English words, and that they come up with about a thousand new words each year.
I have learned that there is one word that shouldn’t be used in modern Christianity. If I use it now, I’m taking a risk that you won’t even finish reading this article. It’s a turnoff for so many Christians, even though it’s the very reason the Church exists.
I have a few frustrating things that I wish I was clever enough to put into rhyme, so that they would hook into the memory of Christians. This is because remembering these few things could help the cause of the gospel.
Many in this sinful world will tell you that the Scriptures are filled with unscientific statements, mistakes, contradictions, and atrocities. But if you believe them and trash the Bible, you will shred the directions on how to find everlasting life.