“Cast your bread upon the waters.” Ecclesiastes 11:1 NKJV. God directs the affairs of men with wise benevolence. My thoughts and comments today are about “wise benevolence.” Theologians of a previous era wrote often of the providence of God, describing it as, “The care and character of Almighty God who […]
“Jesus . . became poor so that you through His poverty might become [enriched].” 2 Corinthians 8:9 NIV. Redemption is the lavish application of God’s grace to remove every cause for regret. My thoughts and comments today are about “regrets, repentance, and redemption.” Everyone has regrets. Everyone makes mistakes. What […]
“They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us.” 2 Corinthians 8:5 NIV “Munificence is a grace flowing from a heart devoted to Christ.” My thoughts today are about “munificence.” People assume that happiness and security comes from what they have, but the greatest joy is found only […]
“Because you have been trustworthy.” Luke 19:17 NIV “Contentment is learning the distinction between plenty and more.” My thoughts today ask, “when is more enough?” The problem is not usually about what people have; the problem is the insatiable appetite to have more. There is a faulty belief that if […]