Update Concerning Violent Attack On Pastor Shockley
Many of you who are local to Atlanta would have seen on the news the report about the jewelry store robbery in our county. You would have heard of an “elderly victim” in the robbery who was attacked by the thugs. What you may not have known is that the victim was our very own…
10 Marks Of A Faithful Life: Hard Work (7 of 10)
If you believe in Lucky Number 7 then you may be disappointed with this morning’s post. We are approaching the end of the list of the ten marks of a faithful life from 1st Thessalonians 2:1-13. For those of us who treasure the doctrines of grace, this is a timely reminder that the reception of…
10 Marks Of A Faithful Life: Appreciaiton (6 of 10)
In my ongoing glance at 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13, I now approach the sixth of ten marks of a faithful life. If you’ve missed the first five, please feel free to take a few moments to get caught up by scrolling down below today’s post. We are going to consider what it means to live with…
10 Marks Of A Faithful Life: SERVANTHOOD (5 of 10)
Today’s thoughts bring us halfway home in the 10 marks of a faithful life. While admitting that this list is not exhaustive, and that much more could be and should be added, I am limiting my thoughts to this particular passage. If you do not adopt and develop today’s mark in your life, then the…
10 Marks Of A Faithful Life: Loyalty To God (4 of 10)
The weekend was wonderful and full of refreshment and beautiful weather. I’m grateful to have taken a couple of days off from writing and believe I have something substantial for you to ponder as you begin a new work-week. I won’t be listing the full passage for the remainder of these 10 blog posts from…
Short Break
I’m going to take Saturday and Sunday off from writing this weekend. I want to approach #4 of 10 in my short blog series with a fresh mind on Monday. Have a great weekend. Make sure you enjoy some worship time and service time with the saints tomorrow in a local gathering house. God bless….
10 Marks Of A Faithful Life: HONESTY (3 of 10)
This morning we will approach the 3rd character trait of a faithful life – honesty. Walking in truth is key to the virtuous and fruitful life and this is vastly important as our world becomes more filled with deceit, half-truths, double-speak and error. Let’s remember some things today… “1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that…
10 Marks Of A Faithful Life: Focus On Priorities (2 of 10)
Yesterday we briefly looked at some thoughts surrounding what it means to be bold during difficult times. Today’s focus from 1st Thessalonians 2:1-13 rests on mastering the ability to focus on priorities – not an easy task in these days of pressures and provocations. This is #2 of 10 so please come back each day…
10 Marks Of A Faithful Life: BOLDNESS (1of 10)
For the next ten entries I will don the hat of a teacher. Most times, I aim to prime you to think, seeking to serve as a facilitator of your thoughts. From 1st Thessalonians 2:1-13, I wish to talk to us about our lives. We are not called to be flamboyant, flashy, fantastic or famous. …
Talking Donkeys & Tempted Prophets
“Have I now any power of my own to speak anything? The word that God puts in my mouth, that must I speak.” – Numbers 22:38 {ESV} “And he answered and said, “Must I not take care to speak what the Lord puts in my mouth?” – Numbers 23:12 {ESV} “Therefore now flee to your…