In our youth we tend to anticipate the future with a sense of certainty that only the naive can possess. As we mature into adulthood, we embrace the challenges before us with fresh eyes and ready energy, but with no experience and little understanding of what lies ahead. Mid-life comes faster upon us than we could ever have expected. The constant drone…
1) We are participants in the race; 2) We must address the spiritual issues right now, tomorrow is not guaranteed; 3) Run with endurance and patience; 4) We have to follow Jesus with focus on Him: Are we just looking at scenery or are we FOCUSING on Christ?; 5) Live for the hope of Heaven. Hebrews 12: 1-2 The Race of Faith…
Focusing on CHRIST: The Gospel calls us out of the world. Learn to live in the world, but do not be conformed to this world. Worldliness is misplaced affection. God should be first place in our lives. Pray daily, attend Worship services. 1 John 2:15-17 Do Not Love the World 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world.…
Keep our Focus on Jesus Christ Hebrews 12:1-2 The Race of Faith 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher…
Philippians 1:20-26 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live on in the flesh, this…
Adversity exists as a great constant in life. While its form may change and though its impact may vary, always it remains, lurking in the shadows, ever ready to pounce and create misery at a moment’s notice. It challenges marriages as a couple is forced to confront differences and overcome selfishness. It challenges congregations, whether through doctrinal conflict or moral failures. It…