by lighthouse | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 15:2 “By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.” The Good News all Christians enjoy is life saving. One can have all the wealth of this world and experience all the pleasures of this world while never knowing the saving truth of the Gospel and his/her life on this earth will have been meaningless no matter seeming accomplishments. Knowing the truth of The Gospel and enjoying the life of eternity with our Savior is by far the most valuable treasure one can possibly possess. Hold your Savior’s hand firmly–never let go!
by lighthouse | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Is faith ultra important for life with God? Absolutely! Is hope ultra important for life with God? Absolutely! What makes love greater than faith or hope? Can one have faith without love? No! Can one have hope without love? No! All three are essential ingredients. Yet love, God’s love, defines the other two–faith and hope. Is it that faith and hope are inner, personal attributes and love is both internal and external? Yes. One cannot truly appreciate either God or fellow mankind without love. Very, very interesting passage.
by lighthouse | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:11 “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me.” Childhood can be an enjoyable time of dependence on one’s parents. That is God’s intent. Good parents help shape a child’s being. The responsibilities of a faithful parent are tremendous. To shape a child is a wonderful and fulfilling task. When that child becomes an adult he/she assumes the same responsibility as his/her parents. What a privilege it is to faithfully live in God’s plan in the stages of the circle of life, serving our Heavenly Father in every stage.
by lighthouse | Sep 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:7 “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” Out of 9 words, 4 are the word–always–. Consistency dominates. You and I cannot show love once and then expect love traits to be dominate in our lives. You and I must be consistent. Protection, trust, hope and perseverance are traits which define you and me constantly–always–. Anyone who knows you or me and is either loved by you or me or who loves you or me has no doubt of the passion owned when the thought of love exists. That thought is true in our relationship with each other and in our relationship with our Heavenly Father and in His relationship with us.
by lighthouse | Sep 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:6 “Love does nor delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” Love will always dictate you or I want the best to be the experience of those we love. The person/s we love always wants the best for us in return. When a loved one needs help, we will give help. When one we love has any need we can help fulfill, we will be there with whatever the need is. It is impossible to ignore a loved one. Why would any of us ever lie to one we love. Lying is just the opposite of love. Honesty, without fail, is another true sign of concern and love.
