Posted in Devotionals on April 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13).
Most of us know St. Augustine, for his famous quote, “You have made and drawn us to yourself, and our heart is restless until it reposes in You.” The book that contains this quote, The Confessions, [...]
Posted in Devotionals on April 21, 2008 | No Comments »
“…He (Jehoram) passed away, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David…”
(II Chronicles 21:20-NIV).
Jehoram was the son of Jehoshaphat and the grandson of Asa. Both father and grandfather had been godly kings of Judah. Jehoram’s youth was filled with good example, and when his father died he was given the kingdom.
With a godly [...]
Posted in Devotionals on April 14, 2008 | No Comments »
“Not everyone who says…but he who does” (Matthew 7:21).
Closing the gap between our talk and our walk can be one of our greatest challenges. Words come easy; actions take effort. The ethical behavior described in the Sermon on the Mount has been praised by many and lived by few. This is why Jesus called it [...]
Posted in Devotionals on April 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“Giving all diligence, add to your faith….temperance [self-control]“ (II Peter 1:5-6).
When we add self-control to our faith it goes without saying that every area of our life will improve. Self-control is the path to a meaningful, joyful and useful life. With self-control the spiritual life will flourish, health will improve, work will be satisfactory, abilities [...]
