21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (1 John 5:21 NIV) Where are you spending most of your time? Your treasure? Your talents? Where we invest ourselves, typically, is where our heart resides. We may say, “well that’s with my family,” and there is huge value there. We minister to our families to be sure. … Read more
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24 NIV) To “Spur” someone does not, necessarily, sound like a good act. But when we have close friends that is exactly what we should be doing. Spurring, goading, pushing, driving and encouraging one another. Iron sharpens … Read more
…from my friends! 11 As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. 12 When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one … Read more
6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. (1 Corinthians 3:6 NIV) Sometimes in life our purpose in others lives are to plant or to water. Growth comes from the Spirit within. Pouring into others lives should be a natural part of our lives. Giving back to others … Read more