One of the great imperatives Holy Scripture prescribes to God’s Covenant People pertains to the practice of hospitality. In the New Testament it appears as one of the qualifications for those who would be shepherds of God’s flock, though its implementation is also extended to the entire community of faith.
Among biblical illustrations and commands regarding […]
Some years ago I found myself at the office of a pastor in whose pulpit I was to preach that day. As I looked at his walls and book shelves, my attention was caught by a little plaque which proclaimed, “I refuse to have a bad day!” Although that is much easier said than done, […]
Several people I know will never be truly happy, on account of the extremely rigid and strict standards they’ve set for themselves, and the intolerance they display toward anybody which misses their expectations.
As a result, nothing they do will ever satisfy them completely, and what others attempt falls short of their anticipations. Such condition is […]
Many people quickly learn that the most important things in life do not come easily; they usually cost a lot, and are reached at a tremendous sacrifice of one or of many!
This idea fully applies to the Christian cause since the faith it represents became possible through the sacrifice of the Son of God on […]
