“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:” Hebrews 12:28 It’s hard to show hospitality without showing some form of reverence or respect for guests. Few people feel welcomed in a place where they are treated irreverently or with disrespect. Unfortunately, we tend to justify our treatment of ...
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“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;" Colossians 1:10 It’s easy for me to say, “I love school time.” I don’t have children to get ready for school and am not attending myself. However, let me clarify my statement, I love the school season with the fresh start, excitement and routine it brings. (I’ve ...
Continue ReadingAdding Charity to Our Faith
“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience, and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” II Peter 1:5-7a Charity is one of the last attributes we are instructed to diligently add to our faith. It’s the icing on the cake or another rose ...
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“And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.” John 4:37 Sometimes we need to share. We may have produce, praise, profit, property, power, or prestige to share. We can’t always take the credit or hoard benefits all to ourselves, especially when others help, contribute, or are in need. God’s Word says we reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7). However, It also says that sometimes ...
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“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsel:” Proverbs 1:5 Family, friends and guests are creative and interesting individuals who can be very informative too. When we invite people we know or from different walks of life into our spaces, there’s a lot to glean from their experiences and expertise. If we’re willing to open our ...
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