When others are happy, be happy with them. (Romans 12:15 CEV) A few weeks years ago, a good friend stopped by our house to pay us a visit. It was her first time visiting, so she couldn’t stop complimenting us on how lovely our house is. She expressed how happy she was for us andContinueContinue reading “Mazel Tov”
Category Archives: New Testament
Don’t be a Party Crasher
“Count on it—there’s more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.” (Luke 15:7 MSG) The Pharisees and religious scholars of Jesus’ day were such party crashers. When they saw “a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation…hanging around Jesus, listening intently,” they wereContinueContinue reading “Don’t be a Party Crasher”
Be Sympathetic
When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad. (Romans 12:15 CEV) It’s easy to rejoice or mourn with the people with whom we get along, but how about the ones with whom we don’t? Can you honestly say that you’d be happy or sad for someone who hasContinueContinue reading “Be Sympathetic”
Rejoice
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (Romans 12:15 NIV) There will always be those who would rather mourn than rejoice with you. Those who would rather offer their condolences than their congratulations. Don’t take it personally. People can’t give what they don’t have. Those who lack joy can’t rejoice with you.ContinueContinue reading “Rejoice”
Rejoice in the Lord!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV) From his prison cell, Paul penned the well-known verse, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” In fact, Philippians has come to be known as the epistle of joy because of its repeated emphasis on joy. IfContinueContinue reading “Rejoice in the Lord!”
Walk the Talk
“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?”’ (Luke 6:46 NLT) Jesus’ followers still face a similar problem today. While giving Him the supreme title of “Lord,” we struggle with putting His words into practice. That’s why in his letter, the apostle James addressed this problem. HeContinueContinue reading “Walk the Talk”
Hush, Little Baby
But for right now, friends, I’m completely frustrated by your unspiritual dealings with each other and with God. You’re acting like infants in relation to Christ, capable of nothing much more than nursing at the breast. Well, then, I’ll nurse you since you don’t seem capable of anything more. As long as you grab forContinueContinue reading “Hush, Little Baby”
The Power of the Word
What God has said isn’t only alive and active! It is sharper than any double-edged sword. His word can cut through our spirits and souls and through our joints and marrow, until it discovers the desires and thoughts of our hearts. (Hebrews 4:12 CEV) To counter bullying, little children were mistakenly taught to quote andContinueContinue reading “The Power of the Word”
Handle With Care
Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3 NIV) God loves and cares very much about children. Jesus lovingly welcomed the little children that came to Him, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”ContinueContinue reading “Handle With Care”
A Lesson From a Little Child
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me! Don’t try to stop them. People who are like these little children belong to the kingdom of God. I promise you that you cannot get into God’s kingdom, unless you accept it the way a child does.”(Mark 10:14-15 CEV) When I first started teaching Sunday school, IContinueContinue reading “A Lesson From a Little Child”
Rising with the Son 