Posts from 2018 (Page 9)
Sound Words, March 11, 2018
The Difference Between a Hypocrite and a Good Person Making a Mistake By Clarence Johnson “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1John 1:8-9). This passage clearly shows that no one is sinlessly perfect, but it does not brand all as hypocrites. The word hypocrite comes from…
Sound Words, March 4, 2018
Did You Remember To Say ‘Thank You’? By Paul R. Blake Sound familiar? It does to me. I remember hearing my parents asking me if I remembered to say thank you to those who had given me something or who had done something for me. My folks were right to ask, for often children do forget to express gratitude and need to be taught to do so. Both courtesy and honor demand that we acknowledge the gift and the giver.…
Sound Words, February 25, 2018
I Feel So Unnecessary By A. C. Grider Three things happened in the last several days which made me feel real important. I preached a hard sermon on Jesus Christ Super Star. I denounced the Rock Opera as a blasphemous thing. The Opera, which was to be presented on stage here in Owensboro, suddenly canceled the date. I wrote to a Baptist preacher and challenged him to publicly defend what he preached on the radio. He suddenly quit his program…
Moments Wisdom – February 25, 2018
A Moments Wisdom –So much has been given to me, I have no time to think about the things denied to me. (Helen Keller) –A wolf will gladly hire himself out cheaply as a shepherd. –Happy is harder than money. Anyone who thinks money will make him happy hasn’t got any money. –It is better to suffer injustice than to commit it. –When we die we leave behind all that we have and take with us all that we are.…
Moments Wisdom – February 18, 2018
A Moments Wisdom –If you set out to keep the Word of God, it will also keep you. –Patience is the ability to count down before blasting off. –The way to get anywhere is to start from where you are. –No one finds life worth living; he must make it worth living. –Christ established His church to save sinners, not to serve dinners. –Nothing sets a person so much out of the devil’s reach as humility. –Some people are like…
Sound Words, February 18, 2018
Committing To a Faithful Creator By Kent Heaton “Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator” (1Peter 4:19). In the beginning God created all the heavens and the earth. When He finished with His grand scheme of creation, the Lord God looked upon His work and declared it very good. Everything formed by the hand of God had a purpose and design. Creation was…
Sound Words, February 11, 2018
GOD is from A to Z: By Pam Jones A – Able B – Boundless C – Creator D – Deity E – Eternal F – Faithful G – Glorious H – Holy I – Infinite J – Just K – Knowable L – Love M — Merciful N – Near O – Omnipotent P – Peace Q – Quick to forgive R – Rest S – Spirit T – Truth U – Unchanging V – Victorious W – Wisdom…
Moments Wisdom – February 11, 2018
A Moments Wisdom –A mark of deep spiritual maturity is to be able to enjoy the journey when God puts you on a detour. –It is better for my enemy to see good in me than for me to see bad in him. –Life is but a little glimmer of time between two great eternities. –Think: when you are enraged at anyone, what would probably be your thoughts if he should die during your dispute. –It is the nature of…