In these uncertain times in which we live, many people are worrying about what they are going to do. What will tomorrow bring? Can one count on anything or anyone in these times of trouble? An answer to these questions does exist. We will take a look at a certain passage that will help us to realize on whom we can count and to whom the control of things truly belongs.
In Ecclesiastes 3:1, we read “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” In the following verses, several of
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Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on February 28th, 2009 | No Comments »
As we read or listen to the news today, it doesn’t take long to become uncomfortable with the condition of the economy and the uncertainty the world is facing. The timeless the words of Jesus from Matthew 6:19-21 are an excellent reminder of where our priorities should be. So many have placed everything they have ever worked for into the hands of men to manage and are now facing the prospect of not being able to retire because they allowed their future to be stolen from them. These people forgot to put their heart into something that cannot be…
Filed under: Butch Adams, Devotional on February 24th, 2009 | No Comments »
In 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18, Paul mentions some instructions that enable us to lead a good Christian life and have a good relationship with God as well as our fellow man. Let’s take a look at these verse by verse:
v. 14 – Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
We are to try to help…
Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on February 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »
As I was considering writing this article, I happened to browse the web for a possible quotation or two with which to open. Though I was not too surprised, the vast majority of quotations were very bitter toward marriage. Sadly, that which was given by God to man to be for mankind’s happiness and benefit is viewed so negatively. Indeed, even the best of marriages have their difficulties at times. Ultimately, though, as it has been said, “Marriages are made in heaven, but they need to be worked on on earth.” In other words, marriage is what we make…
Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on February 21st, 2009 | No Comments »
LUKE 5: 1-6
Verse 1, People pressed upon him to learn the word,,that tells me the locals wanted to hear the gospel, as well as abroad we need to teach the gospel to all nations, Jesus loves the little children, red, yellow, black and white.
Verse 2, ships standing by the lake, but no fishermen,,, that tells me that ships are like us, standing they don’t accomplish anything for the lord, only when they are put to use are they worth their weight.
Verse 3, Christ entered into Simon’s ship, which he used to teach from,,that tells me we must…
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