Category Archives: Greed

The Mixed Multitude

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

Then the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides children. A mixed multitude went up with them also, and flocks and herds — a great deal of livestock. (Exodus 12:38, N.K.J.V.) … Continue reading →

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My Anger Management Plan

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

One day a wife asked her husband, “Why don’t you play golf with George anymore?” The husband answered, “Would you play golf with a man who moves the ball and puts down the wrong score while you’re not looking?” The … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing Good, Doubt, Greed, Heaven, Impatience, Jealousy, Lust, Personal Holiness, Pride, Salvation, Sin, Sports, The Depravity of Man, The Holy Spirit, Worry | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

“Nobody Killed Me. I Had a Wreck.”

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Twenty-five-year-old Jamie Peavy had a job working at a barbecue restaurant. One day, after work, she got in her pickup and drove to meet a friend. She tried a new route that day, thinking it would be a shortcut. What … Continue reading →

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Thunder Balanced With Love

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

From everything we can tell about Christ’s chosen 12 apostles, John was the youngest. He was the son of Zebedee and the younger brother of fellow apostle James (Matthew 4:21). By combining certain passages – Matthew 27:56,  Mark 15:40, and … Continue reading →

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The Test of Prosperity

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Quick, name the toughest test to pass spiritually. Did you say, “Disease”? Did you say, “The death of a loved one”? Did you say, “Troubles?” Did you say, “Disappointment”? Well, there’s no doubt that none of these tests are spiritual … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Backsliding, Choices, Contentment, Desires, God's Provision, Greed, Mercy, Needs, Patience, Perseverance, Personal Holiness, Problems, Sex, Sin, Temptation, Trials, Trusting In God | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The One Requirement Even The Christian Must Meet For Prayer

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Okay, this week I’ve been doing some posting on the subject of prayer. Here’s one last word. Did you know there is one requirement that even the Christian must meet to ensure that God will hear his prayer? As you … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Disobedience, Fatherhood, Forgiveness, God's Holiness, God's Love, Greed, Obedience, Personal Holiness, Prayer, Repentance, Seeking Forgiveness, Separation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Find That Treasure

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

William Randolph Hearst, the legendary newspaper publishing magnate, was one of the wealthiest men of his time. His great wealth allowed him to spend millions of dollars collecting art treasures from around the world. One day he read the description … Continue reading →

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