Christians are being seen as hypocritical because we are not inclusive with others of opposing political, religious, or moral beliefs, with the “justification” that Jesus said to love all people. However, the Bible also says in Romans 12:2 to “not be conformed to the world…” Colossians 2:8 uses even stronger ...
Read More »Respect is Obedience to God
Obeying our mother and father ends when we enter adulthood, but showing them respect throughout their lives is a commandment from our heavenly Father. Growing up, we were taught respect not only for our parents, but for other adults in our lives: aunts and uncles, grandparents, our teachers. All were ...
Read More »Fear, Spelled R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect was certainly a part of the learning experience in our elementary school. It began when we entered the building each morning. As our principal waited inside the doors to greet us at the start of each new day, any boy who had forgotten to remove his baseball cap had ...
Read More »Difficult Times As These
Have you ever been at your lowest or even saddened about what’s going on in the world today or just with life period? I ask this because my heart saddens each time I turn on the TV. Our younger generation is losing its way, families are against one another, violence, drugs, you ...
Read More »Loving The Unlovable, The Different–And Yourself
Loving the unlovable is challenging at best. Even loving yourself can be difficult. Remember, Jesus gave His disciples what He called “a new commandment” (John 13:34). That commandment was simple, but difficult. “Love one another, as I have loved you” John 15:12, 17. We are living in times that love ...
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