Mark tells us of a man with bold problems. He is a troubled fellow with a most serious physical disability. He is paralyzed and has lost the use of his limbs. He cannot transport himself about. In order to go from one place to another, he must be carried by friends. He must surely have … More Not Avoiding Conflict At All Costs
It is written in Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Jesus is our friend. He is the one friend born for our adversity. He foreknows us, foresees our depravity, foreloves us, lives for us, dies for us, prays for us, indwells us, sanctifies us, gifts us, … More Wanting to be Friendly
Satan sought to lead astray his fellow angels. Exhaustive details are not presented in scripture, and we are not sure what ploy he used or what bait he offered, but in the end, thrirty-three precent of God’s angelic ambassadors joined Satan’s cause. He proved to be the very successful tempter. Some time later, Satan sought to lead away Adam and … More Flight, Fight, and Find a Friend
