Posts from October 2022
A Changed Heart
As parents, our ultimate goal in training and disciplining our children is to imbed within their hearts a desire to do what is right. Mind you, there is some necessity to instill a fear of punishment/consequences to initially turn the stubborn will of the human nature towards obedience. The scripture encourages us by saying: Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him.” Proverbs 22:15. However, in modern times,…
Do you need to repent today?
Perhaps you have at some point in your life noticed a sign bearing the word “Fresh!” Immediately we think of something that is better and healthier. Fresh fruits and vegetables have more nutrition because they haven’t had the nutrients cooked out of them or leached out through freezing/transportation. During the summer we get watermelons and cantaloupe “fresh” off the truck. I love eating fresh summer fruits. They are juicier and sweeter than the stuff usually found in the supermarket. Wouldn’t…
Listening for God’s Voice
By Mike Riley A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square. It was during the noon lunch hour and the streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens were wailing, and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. Suddenly, the Native American said, “I hear a cricket.” His friend said, “What? You must be crazy. You couldn’t possibly hear a cricket in all…