DAY 317 OF 365 IN 2021 JUST PRAY Reference text: Luke 18:1-8 Luke 18:3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. When there is contention over anything, one can always decipher that behind the fierce battles are one of two reasons: some one... Continue Reading →
THE LORD BEHIND THE WORKS
DAY 316 OF 365 IN 2021 THE LORD BEHIND THE WORKS What do we look for and see in creation? Beauty, wonder, or awe? All around, we gaze upon the wonder of creation, yet how much in awe do we stand of the author of it all? The book of wisdom draws our attention to... Continue Reading →
UNKNOWN TIMELINES
DAY 315 OF 365 IN 2021 UNKNOWN TIMELINES Luke 17:20 Some Pharisees asked Jesus when the Kingdom of God would come. His answer was, "The Kingdom of God does not come in such a way as to be seen. Many of the creations of man are meant to be controllable by man himself; a car,... Continue Reading →
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS DAY 314 OF 365 IN 2021 Luke 17:12,15-16 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his... Continue Reading →
CHECK THE FOUNDATION
DAY 313 OF 365 IN 2021 CHECK THE FOUNDATION 1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. As a tutor, the foundations of my students in... Continue Reading →
YOU MUST FORGIVE
DAY 312 OF 365 IN 2021 YOU MUST FORGIVE Luke 17:4 Even if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him [that is, give up resentment and consider the offense recalled and annulled].” Somehow, there was a song I wanted to... Continue Reading →
ACHIEVING TRUE MASTERY
DAY 311 OF 365 IN 2021 ACHIEVING TRUE MASTERY When Jackie chan offered to tutor in the movies 'the karate kid', the first many days of training were simply 'jacket on, jacket off'. The student had to remove his jacket and put it back on countless times. At one point he became frustrated with the... Continue Reading →
DON’T DESPISE SMALL THINGS
DAY 310 OF 365 IN 2021 DON'T DESPISE SMALL THINGS Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. There is one thing often heard from people who want to save money: "I will save... Continue Reading →
WHAT HAVE YOU DECIDED TO DO?
DAY 309 OF 365 IN 2021 WHAT HAVE YOU DECIDED TO DO? Luke 16:3-4 The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I’m not strong enough to dig, and I’m ashamed to beg— I know what I’ll do so that, when I lose my job here,... Continue Reading →