One of our first mornings here, we split into two groups and had the opportunity to visit the homes of several members of the church in Los Olivos. At the first home, we talked with a new mama while her baby napped. I was amazed, as she shared her story, at how much we have in ...
The Accountability of the Abused: Accepting Leadership Chapter 17. The Believer and Divorce Chapter 18. Rewards of Faithfulness: The Redemption of Ruth References Additional Resources Suggested Reading Index About the book Learn the fundamental distinctions with this thoughtful study of Christ-ordained ...
— And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6, NIV) Put Your Faith Into Action. Sponsor a Child Today! In James 2:17-18 (NIV), we read: “In the s...
It is interesting how upset the master got with the steward, who took no risks. The other two stewards did take risks and reaped the rewards. I often wonder why the parable didn’t contain a steward who lost some of the investment. But either way, I think we are led to believe that ...
A few more key lessons to consider from the Parable of the Talents Stewards are required to take risks It is interesting how upset the master got with the steward, who took no risks. The other two stewards did take risks and reaped the rewards. I often wonder why the parable didn’t co...
Yes, the Bible speaks of rewards for faithfulness. Yes, the Bible speaks of all believers being united in the new heaven and earth forever. Those are important. Those are fantastic. But they are not paramount. God’s presence is. Because of Jesus—because what He accomplished beginning with...
What: Big or small, anything that is encouraging. Maybe something they are wearing, or a look in their eye. Say something positive about THEM! This is not about you, it’s about them. When you encourage others you will receive blessings and rewards you never imagined. ...
The Phylactery of Faithfulness, a small box containing religious scripture affixed to a leather cord and tied around the forehead, is commonly used by night elves and members of the Silver Hand.[283] In the Scarlet Crusade, it is the duty of the Scarlet inquisitor to transform a broken Knigh...
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on Whom I lean as the only ground of my hope. I renew the sacred promise of faithfulness to God made in my name at my Baptism; renouncing the devil, the world, and the flesh, abhorring their accursed suggestions, vanities and lusts, now and for all eternity. And turning to a Loving...