Examining Scripture: “Be of the same mind one toward another.Mind not high things,but condescend to men of low estate.Be not wise in your own conceits.Recompense to no man evil for evil.Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”Romans 12:16-17 Evaluating Soil: Disunity, disrespect, disharmony, disdain, dysfunction, and dishonesty are not behaviors of people who…
Examining Scripture: “Bless them which persecute you:bless, and curse not,Rejoice with them that do rejoice,and weep with them that weep.”Romans 12:14-15 Evaluating Soil: After a long hot summer like we’ve had, it’s nice to see a possible end to the heat. This year, we’ve had a run of higher temperatures than we’ve seen in a…
Examining Scripture: “Bless them which persecute you:bless, and curse not,Rejoice with them that do rejoice,and weep with them that weep.”Romans 12:14-15 Evaluating Soil: Ugh! Blessing those which persecute us? That’s a tall order. I mean, we’re only human after all. We have emotions, different personalities, reputations to uphold, pride, self-respect, other things to do, and…
Examining Scripture: “Bless them which persecute you:bless, and curse not,Rejoice with them that do rejoice,and weep with them that weep.”Romans 12:14-15 Evaluating Soil: Persecution comes from various sources—family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church or social club members, and strangers. However, it’s tragic that many people suffer and succumb to persecution within their own homes. It’s sad,…
Examining Scripture: “Bless them which persecute you:bless, and curse not,Rejoice with them that do rejoice,and weep with them that weep.”Romans 12:14-15 Evaluating Soil: How beautiful if would be to live in a world full of blessings without the burdens. It would be wonderful to never experience persecution or have a reason to weep. That sounds…