1 Corinthians 6:9-11             It is a well-known fact in the parenting and teaching literature that children will tend to fulfill the expectations made for them.  If a child is encouraged to do well and are told they have talent and are praised for their work, then they will develop a healthy view of themselves and will persevere in life.  If a child is never encouraged, and constantly put down and never praised, they will develop a negative view of themselves and find the

Acts 1:6-11             What would you do with five minutes with Jesus?  Suppose He appeared at your door one evening and asked to come in.  It was just the two of you there in the room.  Take a minute or two and give it some thought.             Did you prostrate yourself?  Kneel?  Or did you forget to show reverence to God?  Perhaps you were too stunned to do anything.  Or did you start filling the air with your questions and requests?             “Lord, what happened in 20

Matthew 13:53-58             Everywhere Jesus went He amazed people.  His words were authoritative, uplifting, and went deep into the heart.  They reverberated with truth.  His miracles were powerful and indisputable.  His healings were genuine and unprecedented.  He feared no man.  He sent His questioners away with more questions, but welcomed the children into His arms.  He challenged the self-righteous, but forgave sinners.  His hometown was offended at Him for they knew H

2 Peter 3:17-18             Discipleship is a learning and doing process.  The Word of God styles this in many different ways: putting off the old and putting on the new; going on to perfection; growing into a mature man; bearing fruit, et al.  Even after a certain level of maturity is achieved, the learning and growing is not to stop.  A disciple can become Christ-like but never achieve the incomparable perfection of the Master.             Peter urges his readers (Note: no

Ecclesiastes 12:11             Here we go with another installment of the sayings and quotes I’ve assembled over the years.  Learn, ponder, smile and be blessed!   >                    Excuses are lies in camouflage.   >                    Let us be silent that we may hear the whisper of God.                                                 – Ralph Waldo Emerson   >                    Every day is a gift.  Be thankful.   >                    Never get so busy making a living t