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Thought for the Day (Page 122)

The balance of Jesus as “my personal Savior”

A common expression used in Christendom in recent years is to speak of Jesus as one’s “personal Savior.” It is usually used in the context of urging a person to “accept Jesus as your personal Savior,” which is often tied to saying a prayer and asking Jesus into one’s heart. However, there is no Scriptural support for this as a means of…

A word we don’t hear very often

While listening to the radio the other day, an advertisement came on that used a word that we don’t hear very often down in South Florida. It just doesn’t really fit in around here. Everyone understands its meaning and what’s involved, but  because of our environment, it is rarely heard. The word is “autumn.” We just don’t do autumn in South Florida!…

Would they know who to call?

“In case of emergency, please provide contact information.” That statement is found on many forms that you’ll fill out in your lifetime: forms for your child to attend a camp, forms at your child’s school, forms at your doctor’s office, forms before a medical procedure, etc. They need to know who to contact, in case something happens. The following message was left…

Would they know who to call?

“In case of emergency, please provide contact information.” That statement is found on many forms that you’ll fill out in your lifetime: forms for your child to attend a camp, forms at your child’s school, forms at your doctor’s office, forms before a medical procedure, etc. They need to know who to contact, in case something happens. The following message was left…

Wives, it still says “respect”

These are challenging times for marriages. What is depicted in Hollywood, the media and many relationships today is far from what God designed husbands and wives to be. So, is this justification for a husband to not fulfill  his God-given roles if “nobody else is,” or for a wife to not fulfill her God-given roles if “nobody else is”? No, not at…

Husbands, what have you given up for your wife?

How often have you heard it said, “Marriage requires give and take”? I’ve said it myself in various counseling sessions. And, in some respects, we might say it’s true. However, if you were asked to find a Bible verse for “giving” in marriage, could you do it? Very likely! But, could you find a verse for “taking” in marriage? That might prove…

Let the Bible define “love” for God

Do you love God? I hope that you do! What greater affirmation could be made? But, do you love God as God Himself defines what that love is? God has promised that He “preserves all who love Him” (Psa. 145:20), “that all things work together for good to those who love God” (Rom. 8:28), and “the Lord has promised” “the crown of…

Having nothing but possessing everything

Are you poor, or are you rich? Do you feel poor, or do you feel rich? When we think of the terms “poor” and “rich,” we have a hard time thinking of them in any context other than financial, but it is interesting how the Bible often will use those words in a personal and spiritual sense. As Paul detailed the dichotomy…