Examining God’s Word “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,I am the light of the world:he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,but shall have the light of life.”John 8:12 Evaluating Our Garden Ah, spring, the season that brightens our souls and chases away the dark, gray days of our winter’s rest. As the sunny days of spring begin to appear, they lure us from our winter ...
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Spending Time Loving Others
Examining God’s Word "To every thing there is a season,and a time to every purposeunder the heaven... A time to love…Ecclesiastes 3:1&8a Evaluating Our Garden Loving others takes time. And, the question on my mind is, “How much time should I spend loving others?” I’m especially thinking about when it comes to spending time on or with those who don’t respect or reciprocate the ...
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Examining God’s Word “See then that ye walk circumspectly,not as fools, but as wise,Redeeming the time,because the days are evil.Wherefore be ye not unwise,but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Ephesians 5:15-17 Evaluating Our Garden Showing hospitality is a great way to redeem our time. When we open our hearts and homes to others, we give people a respite from the daily toils ...
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Examining Scripture: "Be not overcome of evil,but overcome evil with good."Romans 12:21 Evaluating Soil: Having the spirit of hospitality is a good thing. It’s valuable. It’s a mindset that comes from a lifestyle dedicated to holiness. It doesn’t hurt anyone and welcomes others into our spaces to share good things with them. When we open our hearts and homes to others, we open our ...
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Examining Scripture: “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you,live peaceably with all men.Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves,but rather give place unto wrath:for it is written, Vengeance is mine;I will repay, saith the Lord.Therefore if thine enemy hunger,feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:for in so doing thou shaltheap coals of fire on his head.”Romans 12:18-20 Evaluating ...
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