Christian failure is seldom a blowout; it is usually a slow leak.147
CHRISTIAN LIFE, DAILY WALK
It is time to call attention to the simple wisdom of that modern proverb, “When all else fails, follow directions.144 One of Rabbi Ben Jochai’s pupils once asked him, “Why did not the Lord furnish enough manna to Israel for a year, all at one time?” The teacher said, “I will answer you with a … Continue reading “CHRISTIAN LIFE, DAILY WALK”
CHRISTIAN LIFE, CHANGE IN
In a children’s church service, a seminary student spoke on the Christian’s walk. He presented his message in the first person, or—more accurately expressed—“the first butterfly.” His dramatic monologue incorporated the following guise: two large antennas with sensors attached to the ends, halved eggshells for his nose and eyes, a bright orange suit, and beautifully … Continue reading “CHRISTIAN LIFE, CHANGE IN”
CHRISTIAN LIFE, ATTITUDE IN
“Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ, who dwells in thee; and do great things as if they were little and easy, because of His omnipotence” (attributed to Blaise Pascal).141
CHRISTIAN, DEFINITION OF
The Bible uses many terms to describe Christians. They are called Christians, children, children of God, children of light, children of the day, children of obedience, believers, friends, brothers, sheep, saints, soldiers, witnesses, stewards, fellow citizens, lights in the world, elect of God, ambassadors, ministers, servants, disciples, heirs, joint-heirs, branches, members of the body, living … Continue reading “CHRISTIAN, DEFINITION OF”
CHRIST, UNION WITH
The phrase “in Christ” is a statement that describes our union with Christ. Perhaps this relationship can be illustrated by the air that is in us, and yet we are also in the air. So, too, is Christ in us and we in him.139
CHRIST, LORDSHIP OF
If Christ as Lord is the center of our lives, the circumference will take care of itself.131 One thing a carpenter learns quickly is how to drive nails. He hammers hundreds of nails a day, and that’s a lot of practice! The most important thing in hammering nails is to keep your eye on the … Continue reading “CHRIST, LORDSHIP OF”
CHRIST, INCARNATION OF
A man was shown a red glass bottle and asked what he thought was in the bottle. He replied in succession, “Wine? Brandy? Whiskey?” When told it was full of milk, he could not believe it until he saw the milk poured out. What he hadn’t known, of course, was that the bottle was made … Continue reading “CHRIST, INCARNATION OF”
CHRIST, DIVINITY OF
The following observation is attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte: “I marvel that whereas the ambitious dreams of myself, Caesar, Alexander, should have vanished into thin air, a Judean peasant, Jesus, should be able to stretch His hands across the destinies of men and nations. “I know men; and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no … Continue reading “CHRIST, DIVINITY OF”
CHILDREN’S PERSPECTIVE
In teaching your child, never overlook the obvious. Remember, they view life differently than you. One teacher told the following story: Some third-graders were studying a unit on patriotism. After a discussion about how France had given us the Statue of Liberty, the teacher asked how many of her pupils had seen the statue. Several … Continue reading “CHILDREN’S PERSPECTIVE”