Encouraged: Words and Deeds

We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory. 1 Thessalonians 2:12 (NLT) Words and concepts often have surface meanings that belie vast depths and rich significance. As a student of Scripture…

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Actions, Reactions and OverReactions

“Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.” (Philippians 4:5, CSB) Isaac Newton’s third law of motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In 1686, Isaac Newton presented his 3 laws of motion; the third one declares that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.…

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Unity and diversity

“Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.” (Proverbs 10:19, NLT) “… let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.” (1 John 3:18, NLT) It is no longer enough to not be racist. In today’s climate we are told that we…

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