“Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way.” Mt. 13:24-25 This was a man who planted good, healthy and...
“Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” I Corinthians 4:2 In Acts 6 we are introduced to Stephen who was appointed as one of the seven deacons to administer a service – basically, he was to take care of the needs of the people and see to it...
“Whose adorning let it not be that outward…But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” I Peter 3:3-4 King David had a son named Absalom. He was...
“If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?” Luke 16:11 Living in Chicago we’re accustomed to the saying… There’s always next year! It’s a slogan which is more of a Chicago joke. Our sports...
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” John 15:16 KJV God’s call on your life is your...
“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;” 1 Timothy 6:17 There is a phrase that we often hear in the aftermath of a human failure. And it’s a...
