Have you ever been the recipient of kindness with no strings attached, leaving you feeling extremely grateful? I certainly have but wonder if those moments could be more prevalent today and question how often I really extend that type of blessing toward others. Paul wrote about the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22, 23. […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Luke 5:1-11 Philippians 1:12-20 Psalm 119:113-120 2 Kings 4–5 2 Kings 4–5 Before Elijah left this world in a fiery chariot, Elisha requested a double portion of his mentor’s spirit. Whether he was simply asking to be Elijah’s successor or was seeking the power to accomplish more is not clear. Scripture […]
Biblical justice is not just about what a culture thinks is legal or illegal. Biblical justice (conforming to God’s standard) encompasses good and bad, appropriate and inappropriate, action and attitude, and external and internal—as defined by the Lord. In our text today, Jesus defended his disciples and taught what truly commends us to God and […]
Most of us use the expression “OK” several times a day. Little children say it. So do mature adults. We use OK as an adjective, a noun, and a verb. We communicate it through body language by making a circle with the index finger and thumb. OK may be the most frequently spoken expression in […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What are some of your favorite cleaning products? How do you use them? Why do you prefer your brand over competing brands? 2. Consider these common phrases: airing your dirty laundry, having clean hands in a situation, speaking with a foul mouth, getting […]
