God had promised that the Israelites would receive the Promised Land, and once they arrived at its border, Moses sent 12 spies to see what the land looked like and who the inhabitants were.When the spies came back, they brought fruit with them: "When they reached the...
"It (love) does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." (1 Cor. 13:4b NIV)What a difference this type of love describes from the love in this world. People are proud. We don't want to admit when we are wrong. We want people to acknowledge our work. We tend to...
"[Love] does not dishonor others..." (1 Corinthians 13:5a NIV)So many people are honor-seekers. In fact, let's be perfectly honest: Wouldn't you like to be honored for something?When you go to church, is there a tiny part of you who would like to be up on the...
"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere." (James 3:17 ESV)Back in my teaching days, there was a Grade 5 student who was disliked by all of the teachers. His teacher didn't...
"As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you" (Isa 66:11 NKJV)A popular, highly acclaimed Christian book, The Shack, was harshly criticized in my Christian circles due to its portrayal of God as a motherly woman.I understand their objections. With 6000...
Isaiah 65:23 "They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them."Teachers are amongst the most undervalued professional people in our society. They devote themselves to...
God never promised us a rose garden. Instead, He assures us that He will be with us continually.A vivid example of that is shown to us by Stephen, the first Christian martyr:"Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the...
