Tag: Jacob

Unashamed

“Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God.” Hebrews 11:16 NIV. Live so your family and friends have no cause for embarrassment. My thoughts and comments today are about “unashamed.” As a teen, I recall occasions when my father wisely reminded me, “Allen, remember; you are a Randolph.” […]

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Essential or Expendable?

“What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his own soul?”  Mark 6:36 NIV. Everything ever needing to be done for your salvation was done on a cross by a Savior. My thoughts and comments today ask a question, “essential or expendable?” Life is […]

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Identity Confusion

“If anyone is in Christ . . the old has gone, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV. Difficulties can confuse your sense of identity; grace restores it. My thoughts and comments today are about “identity confusion.” As a teen, I remember my Dad often reminding me, “Remember, you […]

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Spending and Investing

“I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” 2 Corinthians 12:15 NKJV Prize life only as invested meaningfully in service to God and others. My thoughts and comments today are about “spending and investing.” There are a few people who would not give a moment of their […]

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Godly Fathering

“Fathers . . bring [your children] up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 KJV Godly blessing can be transferable from one generation to another. My thoughts and comments today are about “ Godly fathering.” Yesterday was the weekend our nation celebrates Father’s Day. Sunday began in […]

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