1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. There is a series on Netflix that highlights “Medal of Honor” recipients, those who risked their lives to save the lives of othersContinue reading “Medal of Honor – 1 John 3:16”
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Love Is – Ephesians 5:1-2
Ephesians 5;1-2 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. One of the most difficult things to do on a consistent basis is think about other people first.Continue reading “Love Is – Ephesians 5:1-2”
Working for the Good
Esther 10:3 Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews. There is an old saying, “Rank has its privileges.” ForContinue reading “Working for the Good”
King Turned Selfish
2 Kings 20:19 19 “The word of the Lord you have spoken is good,” Hezekiah replied. For he thought, “Will there not be peace and security in my lifetime?” Sometimes we are able to hide our selfishness from others, and perhaps even from ourselves. Many people are very adept at the skills of manipulation and coercionContinue reading “King Turned Selfish”
Laying Down Your Life
1 John 3:16-18 Every now and then we read about a story of someone laying down their life to save another person. They jump in the cold water to rescue someone, but they don’t make it out alive themselves. Or they intervene in a fight and they end up getting shot stopping it. OrContinue reading “Laying Down Your Life”
The Arnold Journey 