The third stanza of the hymn, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, says: “Daily I’m constrained to be!Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee:Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here’s my heart, O take and seal it; Seal it for Thy courts above.” For the problems…
God is more interested in reconciling broken relationships than you are. He sovereignly arranges circumstances to bring people together. God provides resources to facilitate harmonious relationships. Even forgiveness is a gift of God. God moves heaven to promote reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers, which should be encouragement when you face unreconciled relationships. Joseph…
What is the greatest power that allows the unsaved to make a decision for Jesus Christ? It isn’t prayer, though this is important. It isn’t good deeds, though deeds indicate a fruitful relationship with God. It isn’t good behavior, though Christ commands us to be obedient as sons. The greatest power God’s children have over darkness is…
When I needed help to move, good neighbors were life savers. I couldn’t do it myself. Not only was their assistance appreciated, but the fellowship of friends lifted my spirit. Caregivers become Christ’s hands and feet to meet practical needs (Ps. 31). A more fundamental burden that’s hard for us to admit is sin, whether it’s…
During my youth in the 1960s, one of the signature songs was “I Am A Rock,” by Simon & Garfunkel: . . . I am a rock, I am an island. I’ve built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain. . . I…