Why the Demand for More?
From Stephen E. Robinson and his book ‘Believing Christ’: Several years ago, as I read Matthew 11:28-30, about Jesus’ yoke being easy and his burden being light, to a New Testament class, a female student at the back of the class interrupted me with...* The Wisdom of Listening, Edited by Mark Brady. . .
Mark Brady writes under the ‘Preface’ of his book ‘The Wisdom of Listening’: Listening skillfully is difficult. To listen impeccably, with fixed full, attention is a discipline much like meditation. It requires practice, rigor and resolve. And...* Be Prepared for Increased Opposition
Gene R. Cook of the Seventy said: If you’re praying for something that really matters, you can count on the fact that the devil will get involved. He’s eager to do what he can to thwart you. He will do his best to dissuade you from going forward....Isolating Doctrines—The Gospel Hobby Dilemma
From C. Robert Line and his book ‘UNDERSTANDING the doctrine of GOD’S TIME: Religious education is a rewarding yet daunting undertaking. There is so much to teach in so little time. It takes thoughtful preparation and hard work to continually teach in...* Spiritual Hygiene
Wayne E. Brickey taught: To have the sweet aroma of peace—the taste of eternal life—in our homes takes some doing. We might call it “spiritual hygiene.” . . . Like the physical body, the spirit has to be in good health to face the rigors and...Competence Plus One (continued)
Some of what follows has been posted before include the definition of Competence Plus One here for sake of continuity which is: . . taking a person or group from where they are now and adding the next elevating principle to increase depth, understanding and...* Teaching to Build Faith and Faithfulness
Continuing from the Competence Plus One Theme, Kathy K. Clayton writes: “Sometimes our students or children are doing worthy things but only as a result of immature or impermanent motivations. Our task then becomes that of celebrating good choices as worthy...Understanding God’s Timing
From C. Robert Line. . . . Helps us to understand Other Doctrines “Time makes more converts than reason.” ~Thomas Paine Some may argue that a concept such as God’s time is not particularly significant to our salvation and therefore not worthy of our...* “Blessed Are They Who Comfort
From Lloyd E. Newell and his Book “This Day and Always”: Blessed are They Who Comfort. Whether in death, disease, or despair, sweet relief can come from kind people who make efforts to ease the grief or trouble of others. A compassionate touch, a...
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I am married and we have 3 children and many grandchildren. Our children have chosen wisely in their careers and in marriage and I attribute much of their success, as they do, to a close relationship with Jesus Christ… Click for more.