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partiality

My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ? For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, and if you take notice of the one wearing theContinue reading “partiality”

rules just bring me down…

Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that isContinue reading “rules just bring me down…”

Peace be with you!

‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult a brother or sister, you willContinue reading “Peace be with you!”

right relations

Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, ‘Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands before they eat.’ He answered them, ‘And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, “Honor your fatherContinue reading “right relations”

passing away…

Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word that you have heard. Yet I am writing you a new commandment that is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true lightContinue reading “passing away…”

Temptation…

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. No one, when tempted, should say, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one.Continue reading “Temptation…”

6 Things Every Good Father Must Do from Faithgateway

The link below is for a wonderful article that every man needs to do for his children. We need to remember that our children are a blessing we have been given by God and we need to be the best gift we can be to them! FaithGateway.

Lazy

Go to the ant, you lazybones; consider its ways, and be wise. Without having any chief or officer or ruler, it prepares its food in summer, and gathers its sustenance in harvest. How long will you lie there, O lazybones? When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands toContinue reading “Lazy”

VCRs, Buggy Whips and an EPIC church

Originally posted on sinibaldo.wordpress.com:
I read this quote this week:* “Think of the church as a VCR. If you have newer DVDs, you can’t play them on your old VCR – You need an entirely different device.” ** Maybe we have set up a false choice in the…