We all know the Scripture in Psalm 37:4 that says, "Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Many so-called Christian doctrines have stemmed from this Scripture with the interpretation that God wants us to have all the "material possessions" that make us happy. And the truth is, God … Continue reading Desires of the Heart
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Misguided Treasures
Many Christians look for the confirmation of God's love in the big things in life; things such as cars, financial freedom, material blessings, a great job and even social status. But we will never see God when we have to look through "things" to find Him. Sometimes our priorities get twisted and we actually believe … Continue reading Misguided Treasures
Worthless Collectibles
One of the things that many of us in the civilized world pride ourselves in is our collection of worldly goods. Some of us have the funds to back our expensive material collections while others of us struggle to acquire even a few over a lifetime. But the fact is, most of us can look … Continue reading Worthless Collectibles
Giving Thanks
Today is Thanksgiving Day to many of us, and it's a day that's designated to celebrate all the things we're thankful for in our lives. For some of us it's easy because we have so much wealth that surrounds us, but for others it's hurtful because they have so little or they've lost what they had … Continue reading Giving Thanks
Free Love
There is only one thing in this world that is free and that is given without strings attached. Air is not free because of the pollution it carries that destroys the body; water is not free because it contains impurities, bacteria, chemicals, toxins - all that destroy the body. The only thing that we have that is … Continue reading Free Love